Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
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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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Morning all happy Friday. Thanks for the hand d @Gai.C i pledge not to smoke today and I offer my hand to the next one who joins us.
@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! 🌷
Cat_Mom_Jen, thanks for your hand. Today is my 2nd day here. Haven't quit yet, but my date is set for May 20. Today I pledge to be mindful and use my supports and tools when I am struggling. I extend my hand to others to continue in this journey!
Good morning everyone! @Ahicks125 I will gladly take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I offer my free hand to the next person who wishes to pledge with us😊
Good morning @tracy0924 I gladly accept your hand and pledge not to smoke today. Extending my hand to the next Exer pledging.
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@Ahicks12, thank you for your hand. I haven't even been an EX member but for less than a day now, and have also set my quit date as May 20, 2022. I am nervous, but hopeful, and even though not quit at this time; I extend my hand as well as support to all that are going through this journey and whether just joining and or quit and continuing on with theirs.
@kelsayjones316 I gladly take your hand and I pledge to not smoke today. I extend my other hand to the next person in line.
@prusiak Welcome. Please consider creating your own post so more Exers can meet you and give support.
Barb
Good Morning @mmorris215 , I will gladly take your hand and pledge that I will not smoke today, and I will extend my other hand to the next person in line.
Thanks for your hand, vicky_k. I take your hand and offer my other to the next quit winner- now I have no hands left to pick up a cig. Just for today, I will not smoke. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery- all we have is today. Never forget the newcomer!
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