Hi,
Ive been a smoker since I was 14 (36 years) on and off but typically on. 1 pack a day. The second week is always the hardest and I’m on day 9. I’ve always used smoking to celebrate a task done and to think about and start a new task. I’m trying to find a behavior I can do that doesn’t involve eating something that I can do to sit quietly and regroup that lasts about 5 minutes. I can only drink so much tea (I know coffee is a trigger so I’m not having that now) and file my nails so often. Please help me with identifying something I can do.....
Lyn
. I have been doing coloring ...something I enjoy also painting, if you have a hobby u don't do much....this is a gr8 time to pick it up!! Hope you figure out what works for you!! Time for a new reward.!!
How about taking a few slow/deep breaths - following this example?
Or playing a computer/phone game? Or relaxing while looking out the window at the clouds/sky/trees?
Or just spending a few moments in meditation? Or marching in place (if your activity was sedentary)?
Or doing some reading here on the site? Or spending a few minutes on a crossword or jigsaw puzzle?