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Tuesday, April 3, 2007

What honestly are my rewards from smoking?

I am thinking about all the rewards I have invested in smoking. For example, when I really am honest, I know that I like the feeling of heaviness that I feel in my lungs with that first morning smoke. Here are some more 'rewards' of smoking: I use it for taking a break It is soooo familiar I often... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 2, 2007

What a hold nicotine has on me

Well, I am still not completely clean. I am down to 4 smokes per day. Plan is to get down to one.... then none. I am actually feeling very good about my progress and still have confidence that my quitting is for real. It is not how many times one fails that counts, but rather, how many times one... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Becoming a non smoker is difficult

I cut way back, but attending a wedding this weekend where the bride (close friend of mine) smokes was too much, so being gentle with myself, I allowed for a few smokes. I return from Arkansas today and my intention is to be a non-smoker when I arrive home. I spend yesterday and the day before... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 19, 2007

Day Two: Enjoing Breathing More and smoking less

I have definitely cut back on the number of cigarettes. I am taking moments to just enjoy taking a deep breath of fresh air. One more day until I cease altogether. I feel good about how it all goes. Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 17, 2007

Two times a day for 3 days

I will repeat the following 30 items twice a day for three days and then stop all cigarette smoking. 10 benefits to stopping smoking I will quit coughing up phlegm every morning My breath will smell better I will have more energy I will have more disposable income I will gain an hour a day of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2007

The Whole Plan: Quitting Smoking

10 benefits to stopping smoking I will quit coughing up phlegm every morning My breath will smell better I will have more energy I will have more disposable income I will gain an hour a day of productive time My lungs will heal I will be less offensive to others I will live longer My skin will... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2007

10 Reasons I know I can quit

I decide what is part of my life Nicotine is merely an addictive drug I can do what I say This a healthy choice Breathing fresh air is more pleasurable than breathing smoke Coughing less will feel great! I will enjoy being more physical The desire for nicotine is intense but also short-lived My... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Quitting Smoking 10/10/10 Plan Part 2

Ten Consequences of continuing to smoke: Higher Risk for serious dis/ease Coughing gets worse Less energy and More exhaustion Breath stinks Wasted Money (at least $150/YEAR) Clothes and Hair Stink Less Attractive to women Less Oxygen to Brain Not Free Offend others Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 18, 2007

My 10 / 10 / 10 Plan to Stop Smoking Part 1

10 benefits to stopping smoking I will quit coughing up phlegm every morning My breath will smell better I will have more energy I will have more disposable income I will gain an hour a day of productive time My lungs will heal I will be less offensive to others I will live longer My skin will... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 11, 2007

Quitting Smoking Step One - Developing the will

Here is a method that has worked for me in the past: List 10 reasons why not smoking would be good. List 10 reasons that continuing to smoke would be not good. List 10 reasons that you know that you can succeed in becoming a nonsmoker. Sign in to see full entry.

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