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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hello, it’s my first time in here. I’m not sure how this journey of quitting will go but I know I have to finally try and stay strong. Today i make my first pledge and I pledge to not vape. I pledge to put my mental health and body before my addiction. I pledge to keep pushing myself forward. So far it’s been 16 hours and I am not doing too great but I am going to remain calm and do the best I can to stay nicotine free.
Welcome to the community @krisss10 CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to quit stay close and reach out whenever you need to or just want to vent we're all here to help you in any way we can! I've already pledged for today but I'm going to pledge again and happily take your and CONGRATULATE you on 16 precious hours of Vapefree living, you've got this believe it...
Marilyn
@Barbscloud I accept your hand and and extend my other to the next person. As I start day 2 and promise not to smoke!
morning all it’s a great time to pledge no smoking for Me. Thanks for the hand @TonjaBassal @and I offer mine 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! 🍀
Thanks for your hand @Cat_Mom_Jen !
I pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand to the next in line.
Lynne 2194 days
Good morning @wlh I gladly accept your hand and pledge not to smoke today. Extending my hand to the next Exer pledging.
Barb
1819 D
@krisss10 Welcome to the Ex and the Daily Pledge.
Barb
@Barbscloud
Happy Monday! I happily accept your hand and pledge not to smoke today. My other hand is free for the next pledger!
Good beautiful morning everyone. I pledge to not smoke today. I extend my hands to those who need it. Have a beautiful blessed day 🙏🏽