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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Thank you for your hand @sean-v I gratefully accept it and I pledge not to smoke today and I extend my hand to the next person in line who wants to be smoke free! Congratulations on quitting! The hardest thing I've ever done but you CAN and will do it! Stick close to this site! The help here is amazing and you will be able to get through tough times.
Good morning Everyone @Debiam I'll take your hand. I pledge not to smoke today or ever again. I offer my hand to the next Ex in line
@Gai.C . On this day I am 5 months totally free of all nicotine and accept your hand of mutual support as I pledge to not smoke today. And I offer my free hand to the next in line.
Hi @SuzyQ411 i am 178 days smoke free today and join you in celebrating our success and pledging to remain smoke free today. It is still one day at a time for me. My hand is out to whomever wants to join our pledge.
Thanks for your hand @Braided !
I pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand to the next in line.
Lynne 2069 days
Thanks for ur hand @wlh.
I pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand to the next in line.
Thanks, for your hand. @Tbates I pledge not to smoke and extend my hand to the next in line.
@IWillDoThis2022 thanks for the hand! Reaching out for the next person in line. Happy November 1st!
@Mbessellieu, 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! 🦃