The Daily Pledge October 2017

[Giulia]

                      

Happy October everyone, welcome to the Daily Pledge where we meet daily to take each other's hands and make our commitment stronger.

The Pledge Page is a simple but very effective tool for those in all stages of the quit journey. Whether we are new, or have been quit for a while, it helps hold us accountable for the brave and magnificent decision we've made to better our health.

It doesn't matter what time of day you come here to make your pledge. Sometimes you may want to pledge twice if you're having a particularly hard day.  And that's ok!  Know that you're not alone on this journey and that there are many hands to hold as you walk forth.  Have heart. Chin up. Believe that it will get better!  And be PROUD of YOU!  Every day smoke free is a Day Won instead of a day one.  

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How to pledge: 

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   Go to top of page and click the link for Latest Reply.
   Or you can go to the last page by clicking on the last page of the pagination links.

2. Click on the Reply bubble and make your pledge to the person at the end and then offer your free hand to the next pledge.

3.  That's it!  Simple as pie.  And every day you come back and promise not to put a cigarette in your mouth is another DAY WON!  So pat yourself on the back!

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What does October mean to you?  Did you quit a year ago in October and relapse and want to reclaim it?  Do you have a family member whom you want to honor with your quit during this particular month?  Is this the month you're going to achieve your "Forever" quit?  Or perhaps this is the month you quit a year ago and will be celebrating your first year's anniversary of smoke freedom.  

We'd love to hear a little bit about your October reason to quit or stay quit. 

[kelsmynme]

Good morning Joy, thank you for your hand I will gladly take it and pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand for the next person to join us Kelly 218 dof

[elvan]

Hey there, Kelly, I am happy to take your hand this morning as I pledge not to smoke today, no matter what. I offer my free hand to the next person who is ready to take the pledge.

Ellen 1356 DOF

[Giulia]

Gooooooooooooooooo Morning Quitters!  Ready, willing and able to take the pledge and your lovely hand, Ellen.  Smoking is definitely not on my agenda today.  Promise.  (4,236 DOF) Holding out my other hand to the next....

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[GinaK]

I can't pledge yet, but am getting excited (and scared) to quit on November 1st.  Thanks, everyone!

[Bree19]

Hello Giulia and thanks for your hand - holding it, I pledge that I won't smoke the rest of tonight or tomorrow.  My other hand reaches for the next one ready to pledge.

Bree 219DOF

[arky]

i pledge not to smoke for 24 hrs. here is my hand, here bree19 my hand

[shashort]

Hi Arky thank you for your hand I pledge not to smoke today no matter what! I offer my free hand to the next in line.

Sharon 511 DOF

[kriserendipity]

Made it through day 2 and pledge not to smoke today. I offer my hand to the next in line.

[freeneasy]

I take your hand kriserendipity, congrats onward to day 3 and pledge to not smoke today   Jim  1735 DOF

[Giulia]

GinaK  Embrace the excitement,  toss the scared.  You've got PLENTY of time to get your head and quit tool box in order for Nov. 1st.  This can be an incredibly exciting challenge, or it can be an enervating, miserable "I don't want to but I have to...look at what I'm giving up..." experience.  The latter will increase your fear factor.  The former tickle you excitement.  It's all about where you place your head.  You have the choice.  You'll learn more about that the more you read on here during the coming prep month.  The more knowledge you have, the less likely you will think and act as a victim of this addiction.  We really don't understand our power until we take charge of it.