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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We got January 2023 off to a great start with nearly 500 pledges. Great job pledglings. Keep it going in February by making your pledge today.
The January pledge is now closed.
@Gail561, 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! Happy New Year! 🎉
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Hello, want to quit. It's dragging me down. Extending my hand to another person.
Good morning @jmf I glady accept your hand and pledge not to smoke today. Extending my hand to the next Exer pledging.
Welcome to the pledge. Congrats on your first day!
Barb
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@Barbscloud thank you for your hands!
i pledge to not smoke today and offer my hand to the next in line!
Happy new years y’all!
Thanks for your hand @Risrod95 !
I pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand to the next in line.
Lynne 2130 days
Happy New Year everyone! Starting out the new year still smoke free and coming up on 50 days! Pledging to stay focused on not smoking and extended my hand to the next!!!!
Welcome you will get really tips here on how to stay smoke free. Don’t look too far ahead and look at the here and now. Not easy in the beginning but very doable.
@Gail561 I gratefully accept your hand in support and with agreement to not smoke today. And I offer my free hand to the next member of our EX family to pledge along with us. Happy 2023 to all!
@SuzyQ411 thank you for your support and I gladly accept your hand with the pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other free hand in support to the next person in line.
Have a great day and a wonderful start to the New Year!
John