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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@madlydancing I happily take your hand and I pledge not to smoke today. Today is Day 1, I already have a slight headache but we will get through this together!
@Ggilm05, thanks you for taking my hand, I take yours, we can get through tonight with out a smoke if we all stick together! I too have a headache, I’m hoping drink water will help.
@madlydancing wrote:
I’m really having trouble and need to speak with someone this day 2. Anyone know of a quit smoking hot line?
You have this community here. You can also contact 800-QUIT-NOW which is the number to your state's quit line if you want to talk to someone on the phone but you really have some fantastic people here surrounding you who are available. There's always someone online.
@madlydancing, 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, I gladly take your hand and I pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other hand to the next person in line.
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Morning all first work day in the new year and I choose to remain smoke free. Thanks for the hand @mmorris215 and I offer my other one to the next one who joins us.
Good morning @Gail561 I gladly accept your hand and pledge not to smoke today. Extending my hand to the next Exer pledging.
Barb
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@Barbscloud 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 an amazing day!
John
Good Moening @Metroguy , I will gladly take your hand and pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand to the next person in line.
@vicky_k @Good morning thank you for your hand and I also take the pledge to not smoke again and extend my hand to the next in line.