Give and get support around quitting
We have this discussion every Monday to offer encouragement and camaraderie to those in NML, basically months 2-3-4 of a quit and for those who have not yet reached the 6% Club (1 year quit). Regardless of how long you’ve been quit, anyone who likes the conversation and wants to offer support is welcome to participate!
We are happy if you just stop by to say hi and let us know you are still with us in NML. Feel free to offer up ideas on topic question and I will include them in next week’s post! Stop by daily or as often as you like! Don’t forget to post to the Daily Pledge!
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This week’s topic: Quititude!
DLHaffner suggested....gratitude...what differences have you noticed since you became a non-smoker. What are you grateful for?
My list goes on and on…I will post it in the comments. I wrote a blog not too long ago about Quititude where I list some some of the positives since I have quit smoking. My blog on Quititude
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/people/rollercoaster831/blog/2018/02/19/quititude
Thomas3.20.2010 wrote one as well /blogs/Thomas3.20.2010-blog/2014/02/19/quititude
A blog from 2009: /blogs/Tigs-blog/2009/01/23/quitting-is-great-because
Try a search on the site for Quititude and/or gratitude and you will find a lot of great information!
Whether you are in or out of NML, please share why you are grateful and the positives of quitting smoking. I am sure we can all find ONE reason!
ENJOY the journey!
Click here to read Larry’s story of how the Caravan Master came into being: /blogs/oldbones-larry/2018/04/21/the-caravan
Click here to read Dale’s helpful blog about No Man’s Land:https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/best-of-ex/blog/2011/05/24/no-mans-land-days-30-to130-appr...
Click here to read what to expect in the first four months: /blogs/jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007-blog/2011/06/26/what-to-expect-in-the-first-four-months?sr=search...
Checking in here will help you get through NML and on your way to the first year where you can celebrate being in the 6% Club and graduate to eventually become an Elder!
Please let me know if you are interested in posting the NML Weekly Check In. I am happy to continue it, share it, or pass it to the nEXt EXer in NML who is ready, willing, and able.
These are just a FEW of my reasons....
Happy Monday, roller831! Great post today! I am checking in with 126 days and am grateful for:
Good morning roller831 and AnnetteMM!!! Today I have 56 Days of FREEDOM! I totally related to all of the things you both listed. Thank you for choosing Quititude and Gratitude for our topic this Monday.
Every day I notice things I'm grateful for as a non-smoker...I've lost nothing and gained so much!
This list is almost identical to one I had previously posted but I am grateful for all of these things and many more on a daily basis. I can't believe I haven't smoked for 56 days! If I can do this, so can you. The first few weeks were tough but survivable! I thank God every day for another day without a cigarette! I am still uncomfortable some of the time, especially on the weekend, but I know that will go away eventually if I continue on this path. If I smoke it will never go away. Thank you to this site and all the EX-ers long timers and new.
Have a beautiful day!
Danielle
CONGRATULATIONS, you are doing a beautiful job!
Thank you elvan!
Yup !.................................
Yikes! I just realized I only have 15 days left as a "tweener"! Feeling guilty for not checking in here more often. I honestly don't notice my increased health and wealth. Both just quickly became part of my new normal, so I don't appreciate them as much as I should. But I still feel extremely grateful for all of the extra time. Not only the time wasted physically smoking cigarettes, but the inordinate amount of time I spent planning my next one, and trying to mask the evidence of my last one.
Hello All~
Sandi
128 DOF
It's time for BED...so I just bookmarked the page so I can return here,hopefully tomorrow!
Prairie 84 DOF