Habit vs nicotine. How do you kick a habit which isn’t a routine? I smoke in the evenings, only. I enjoy having the time to myself — no responsibilities. Not having a cigarette is not scaring me (gone without one a day just this week). Not having the time is. I’ve tried planning alternatives and ways to still have quiet time without a smoke, but always go back. Can anyone share what worked for them?
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You need to change up that routine for a bit. Change your location; change up what you do before your quiet time. Find other ways to relax...perhaps a bubble bath? Maybe play a computer game? Get an adult coloring book and crayons, or a jigsaw or crossword puzzle book? Do you knit or crochet or latch hook? If not, check out online tutorials and learn, maybe. You can't only eliminate the smoking if you continue the rest of the ritual.
I wrote a blog and asked for input from our members that I think will give you more useful information: For Our New Years' Quitters (and community members, too)
I'm glad you are here!
Nancy