Quitting smoking is the most important decision I have ever made, and let me assure anyone just starting this journey, that it really is the most amazing, and rewarding thing you will ever do. That it is only as impossible as you make it. Believe me, this past month has been filled with stress and as everything seemed to go wrong there was one thing that remained right; I refused to smoke. Getting through it all was a huge confidence boost, and served to strengthen my already strong commitment. Every time you say NO to smoking, you say YES I’m a non smoker!
Improvement and change do not necessarily come easy. There will always be some kind of adversity, the ying and the yang. Go for the yang, but be prepared for the ying. When you decide to quit smoking you have to accept everything that comes with it, because alongside the goodness of change is the pain of transition. It will seem like an endless mountain to climb, but you will get to the top, and beyond will be the real land of your choice,…freedom from your addiction.
Face every day of your quit with joy not apprehension, faith in yourself, and firm commitment. Take advantage of everything the Ex community has to offer. There is a lot of help here in the form of information and caring people. Read, learn, blog, post and reach out for help when you need it…and above all else, never give up. It’s SO worth it. You can do it! Just quit and never look back.
