The one thing I have learned on EX is that having the right mindset is going to make a difference when I quit. A positive mindset will make it easier (or at least bearable), a negative one will make it difficult. I have started saying an affirmation to myself (repeatedly) "I am a non-smoker. I no longer need or want to smoke. I have quit smoking." Everytime I say that, I feel less stressed and more positive about quitting. I can do it. I can finally quit smoking. After 45 years, I CAN QUIT SMOKING!
I am looking forward to 4/1/15 when I can say,"I HAVE DONE IT! I HAVE QUIT SMOKING!"