People often ask if the Groups are used and it's no surprise! Most of the activity is in the BLOGS where you can't get lost or forgotten. So how do you choose a Group that works for you?
First, you can look for the most popular Groups such as Daily Pledge that Giulia maintains so beautifully.
And secondly, that's a good point! A successful Group needs a lot of maintenance either from the Group's owner or from the most ardent followers! [Thank You, Sharon and Marilyn for faithfully posting on Positive Affirmations for Success!] Look for an owner that you know is a regular participant.
Third, look to see when there was last a posting. If it's been over a Year, the Group might be virtually dead. I have tried to revive old Groups that I liked and it's very hard to do because the members don't get e-mail notification of activity - only the owner does! [hint to Admin if you're reading this!!!!]
Some Groups no matter what their age are gems and keepers such as Picture This! The content never grows irrelavant!
Using, creating, and maintaining Groups is an art and takes a lot of dedication and focus! [Hmmmm...where have I heard that before??? Oh yeah, quiiting takes a lot of dedication and hard work, too!]
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Here's something I posted on Jackie's new Group called S.I.N.A.O.:
When you're on the path to recovery you have literally chosen a fork in the road!
Left behind is the path of the easy way out - escape into Addiction so I don't have to deal with Life on Life's terms!
Chosen is the path of Healthy Addiction FREE Living!
But while, not smoking is primary, it's the very small and large LIFE choices we make that make the path a sure, smooth path and not a rocky cliff!
I changed up the people I hung out with simply because we had Smoking in common!
I changed the places I spent time in when they were too connected in my brain with Smoking!
I changed the activities that I associated with Smoking!
People, places, and activities are triggers! And while it's true that the trigger is never responsible for being my trigger - I AM responsible for avoiding triggers and managing the ones I can't avoid!
A smart quitter changes their surroundings so they break their associations with smoking at the root!
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Look around a decide on a few Groups that appeal that your individuality and then hop in once or twice a week and see where it leads!
There can be a lot of benefit in the Groups when you put in the effort!
