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 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
I’m happy to take your hand of support on my quit day. I’m feeling pretty nervous and anticipating it sucking a lot. But I pledge to not vape or use nicotine today and offer my hand to the next person for support and encouragement!
I gratefully accept your hand of support @carlys414 with agreement to not smoke today. And I offer my other hand to the next EX to pledge along with us. 😊 Congrats, BTW, on Day# 1 of your quit! Drink lots of fresh, cold water, do deep breathing exercises, and keep busy. Post on the regular site to let us know how it's going and what we can do to help. Also, read and respond to other's posts to help build up your confidence. No matter what happens, be determined to not smoke or vape. We are here for you! YOU CAN DO THIS!
@carlys414 Welcome to the Ex and the Daily Pledge.
Barb
@SuzyQ411 I gladly take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I extend my hand to the next person in line.
Randi day 59
@carlys414 Best of luck! you can do this, we are here for you!
Randi
This pledge is now closed. The February Pledge had 435 pledges. Thanks so much and great job for the shortest month of the year. Let's keep it going in March. Take the March Daily Pledge 2023 today.
@Jsherwood0823 I see your quit date is set for 4/30/23. Were you able to quit early? If so what is your new quit date?