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!
Hey there, as September rolls in, bringing cooler breezes and cozy vibes, it's a fantastic moment to take stock of the things we love about this month. From the changing colors of leaves to the excitement of new beginnings, September has its own charm. And in the midst of all this, let's commit together to breaking free from long-standing habits.
That might mean things like smoking, vaping, or using different kinds of tobacco. And don't forget, even treatments that help us quit, like gum or patches with nicotine, can become habits if we use them too much or not how they're meant to be used.
Right from the start, things might feel a bit odd, like trying something new. Sometimes, we might need to ask for help more often, make a pledge to do better, and gather courage from folks who are going through similar things. It's important to keep an eye on ourselves and stick to our goal. As time goes on, it tends to get a tad easier, which is a pretty good feeling. But remember, we should still check in – maybe daily, weekly, or when we suddenly crave a smoke again. This helps us stay strong in our aim to quit smoking. Plus, we can also swing by to help others who are on the same journey.
You're welcome to drop in anytime you want. Accept the support from someone who's been where you are – they might even be on their first day, just like you. Exciting, right? Whenever you reach out to help someone else who's quitting, it's like shouting, "Yep, I've got this! And you can do it too!"
Keep in mind, we're all in this together. There's a bunch of strength and something truly special in making this promise as a team. Have a great September!
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.
If these Daily Promises help you - use them. If they don't - create your own.
Good morning, Meriah @McMoney
I'll gladly take your hand and pledge No Smoking for me today and offer my free hand to the next Winner in line
Carl
Morning, thanks for the hand @Cousin-Itt. No smoking for me either today. I offer my other hand to the next one who joins us.
@Gail561 On this last day of September 2023 I gratefully accept ypur hand of support and agree with you to not smoke today. I offer my other hand to the next person to pledge along with us.
@SuzyQ411 i gently take your hand today and pledge to not vape.
Day 4 no vaping, the longest amount of time I’ve gone without it in 8 years. Feeling stressed.
I gently offer my other hand to the next warrior who may be struggling today.
love K
@karlipenrose You got this!
Barb
@karlipenrose , I will gladly take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I will extend my other hand to the next person in line.
@vicky_k I am glad 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
@Metroguy I will take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I extend my free hand to the next person to take the pledge.
Stay strong and true to yourself, as I will stay strong and true to myself. We've got this!
@trish4801 I pledge not to smoke today and extend my hand to the next person in line.
And so we close our September Daily Pledge event with an impressive 56 pages of pledges not to smoke or vape. Congratulations to all who took the pledge this month! If you're ready to take your pledge for October, head on over to the new pledge page and get started today.