Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
Welcome - to the first, or hundred and first, or one thousand and first day of your quit!
In the beginning of our journeys we need to form a pact, make a promise, a commitment with ourselves to not do something we’ve done for perhaps many years. Whether it’s smoke, vape, chaw, snus - engage in some habitual form of nicotine consumption. Even NRTs can become addictive with constant overuse if directions aren't followed.
At first we can feel a bit like fish out of water, flopping around in a strange environment and we need to take a helping hand more often, vow more strongly and gather strength from the other fish around us. In the beginning we especially need to be very attentive to our commitment and hold ourselves accountable. But as we progress, that need lessens. Happily. But still we’ll come back once a day or week or whenever we need to (when that sudden emotional craving moment smacks us) in order to reinforce our commitment and keep our quits safe. Or simply to offer a hand in support.
Come here whenever you need to. Take the hand offered by the person before you. It could be the hand of someone on their first day. How thrilling is THAT! And each time you reach out with your other hand for the next quitter know that you're proclaiming “Yes, I can! And so can YOU!”
We’re all on this journey together. And there is strength and beauty in this shared commitment. Bravo to us all!
How to pledge:
As you go through your day you know that you have these two people with you and all of you are keeping each other strong. How cool is that!
If these help you - use them. If they don't - create your own. (Thanks to @JimTaddeo for finding them.)
Interested in volunteering to run the Daily Pledge? Send me a PM for more information.
Note: The above text has been provided by the EX Community from previously posted Daily Pledges and doesn't reflect the views or opinions of BecomeAnEX, Truth Initiative or the EX Team.
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@Livebetter2023 I gladly take your hand and pledge not to smoke today! I extend my free hand to the next person in line. Have a great day!
Randi day 65!
@krisss10 Congratulations on taking this huge step to help you recover from your nicotine addiction and smoking habit. I have smoked for 45 years. 65 days ago I came to this site and registered. I make a daily commitment not to smoke and the wonderful support I have received from the people on this site has kept me away from a cigarette. This is the hardest thing I have ever done and have failed many times, but I never gave up. I take it one day at a time. That has worked for me so far. I truly know how hard this is for you. I suffered for the first 2 weeks. But believe me when I say you will FEEL physically better and the cravings will lessen each day. Stay busy drink water or your favorite hot beverage and take deep breaths. There is a ton of information on this site that helps me. Take the time to look around. If things get tough you can message me for support and I bet there are others that will be willing to help you too. Keep gong and best of luck!
Randi 65 days!
I'll very happily take your hand Randi @madlydancing and pledge to remain Smokefree while EXtending my free hand to the next person in line.
Marilyn 3157 DOF or something like that AND smiling 😁
@MarilynH I am happy to take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other free hand in support to the next person in line.
Have a great day!
John
And..here we are again @Metroguy 😊 I gratefully accept your hand of support and with agreement to not smoke today, I offer my other hnd to the next one to pledge along with us. Have a great day, John!
Good Morning @SuzyQ411,
I will be happy to take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I will extend my other hand to the next person in line.
@vicky_k I will gladly take your hand and I pledge not to smoke today. I will extend my other hand to the next person in line.
Thank you all for your kind words and support on this journey for me
@krisss10, Good morning! Thank you for your hand! I pledge to not smoke today and extend my hand for the next person in line. Have a great day! 🍀
@Cat_Mom_Jen @Morning. Thanks for the hand and Inchoose not to smoke today. I offer my other hand to the rest one who joins us.