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Greetings NOPErs... today is World Introvert Day which I feel completely not qualified to speak on... if your not sure what an introvert is think me and reverse it.... HOWEVER today is also Motivation and Inspiration Day.... every day has some significance or special event somewhere in the world but this American concept, which is spreading around the world, is truly worth a shout out, and you never know it might just be what someone out there needs to change there life. Sorry peeps but this will be one of my longer NOPEs and it is a case for once of less not being more.... so lets start with some history... for most people the 2nd of January is just the day we finally recover from New Years Eve... but on December 18th, 2001 The United States Congress passed into being the National Motivation & Inspiration Day, after the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. That was when Kevin L. McCrudden became the first and so far only motivational and leadership speaker to ever have had such a day passed by Congress, acknowledging the importance of “motivation” and “inspiration” in our daily lives. McCrudden felt that post 9/11 all Americans needed something to remind them that despite the horror, tragedy and bleakness there were still many things to live on for. The idea was simple, encourage people everywhere to change their lives for the better. So how the hell do you celebrate Motivation & Inspiration Day? So considering the events that inspired this day, first maybe, we should all pause and spend a minute or two in silence as a remembrance and out of respect for the men and women who lost their lives to terrorism. Then honour their memories by appreciating your own life and making it better! There are many ways to do this: Think of someone in your life who inspires you, whether it’s your mother, father, spouse or friend and find a way to show them an appreciation for being who they are. The gesture doesn’t have to be a grand one—take your mother, father or friend out to lunch and talk about their life and what helped to make them as strong as they are, thank them for showing you how to deal with life’s challenges. Buy a nice bottle of wine for your spouse and be sure to spend the evening with him or her, telling them how glad you are to be able to share your life with them.All too often in life, people take their close ones for granted, but we should never miss a chance to tell people who are special and inspirational to us just how much we appreciate them. You can also start doing something you’ve wanted to do for a long time, but have kept putting off. Sign up for a martial arts class, start learning a new language, make a list of books to read, or buy a cookbook full of healthy recipes to make for your family instead of eating takeout every evening. GIVE UP SMOKING. Start taking a daily walk. Read something Inspirational... maybe just read an article about someone you find inspiring like Nelson Mandela, Benjamin Franklin, Chiune Sugihara, Mordechai Vanunu or watch a movie about someone or something inspirational. Whatever way you decide to celebrate Motivation and Inspiration Day, make sure it changes your life for the better and helps you appreciate life more! So on Motivation and Inspiration Day I definitely pledge NOPE. NOPE... because I am worth it.

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Welcome back @RhinoDragon

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Who will be born in July 2019... I promise you wont have a Nan who stinks like an ashtray.......only sweet fresh kisses for you ? I'm so excited and looking forward to meeting you..

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G’day short, sweet, simple.....NOPE C

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Sharing my blog post here too because I feel in a "new year, new start" sort of mentality that it may speak to even one person. I've umm'ed and ahh'ed about writing another blog entry, I don't like to be rushed I guess. I thought I was in a new year and heading for my 4th year quit but on perusing the site, transpires I'm heading for my 5th lol. Smoking is an enigma to me now but those who knew my habit 2+ packs a day for years can't believe I have stayed quit *cough, this site* and new friends can't imagine me as a smoker! The latter is a compliment for sure. However when I quit it was with two others. My Mum and my then boyfriend, now just one of my best friends. Both relapsed. Chris, my friend, smokes heavily again and has done for 4 years, no quit in sight. Sadly my Mum damaged herself too heavily and last May, 1 day before her 70th birthday, I stood at her bedside after the awful news she wouldn't make it - to talk her over to the other side. Our relationship had been fairly strained but I'm pleased we had marginally reconnected for a few months before she died of multiple organ failure - drinking and smoking were at the heart of it all, quite literally. I have the most awful memories and photographic evidence of me holding her hand and cuddling in as I was telling her to look for our loved ones...when we should have been preparing for her birthday. If you have children and are on the fence then please consider that it isn't just you who suffers. Get educated and be real. The quit itself is effortless now. I remember at times that I would have smoked here and smile that it means absolutely nothing, it simply a memory. My children are level 4 and 5 (red and green belt) at mixed martial arts where I used the money from quitting to put them in a club to train. I should really go to that gym I pay for more, oops, but I can still run faaarrrr better than I ever could as a smoker, even with the gaps in training haha. The quit bought me strength, joy and healthier finances....I have never looked back. I completely retrained myself with a new career and am happily teaching both Reiki healing and Tarot Cards that I trained in. My point is the quit bought me nothing but good and joy. Those who didn't commit have a painful story attached. Love to all. Marti. xx

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Congratulations @Wren18 for being 1 year smoke free!! Well done Wren on keeping your quit through a whole year of events. I should be so proud of your efforts. So tell us, how are you planning to celebrate... I mean besides the awesome party we are throwing for you on the Lido Deck... Thanks for sharing your journey with us and also for the support and advice you offer to the newbies. So here's to the first year of being smoke free, and many more to come. We've wait 12 months to throw this party... come and enjoy!

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Apparently, mirror neurons are a tool in our mental survival kit. We watch other people, and if they live, we do what they did. I know, that's way simplistic. I've been feeling very low about having to travel. I don't like to fly anymore. I was a flight attendant for seven years and loved it. Don't know why I don't want to fly again. So, feeling low, and wanting to smoke. Yesterday, a shopper came unhinged and loudly and harshly berated me for the way I was ringing up her purchases. She immediately demanded a manager. I called for a manager, then remained quiet, respectful and apologized, and offered to allow another cashier to help her. The manager arrived, I finished the transaction, and continued on until the next break. I was seething with suppressed anger. (Before I went home, the manager called me aside and said that this is typical behavior for that customer; I did nothing wrong.) At my break, I recounted to another cashier what happened and told her I really wanted a cigarette. I explained that I had quit, but right now was wishing I hadn't. I wanted to smoke. Turns out she smokes; "I keep it to four or six a day." I had a brief memory of having told myself I'd just have four or six a day. Ha! I kept myself from asking her for a cigarette. I strongly craved a cigarette for the rest of the day and during my commute home. I was sorely tempted to ditch my quit. As I drove, I don't know why, but I thought about mirror neurons and how they are related to learning, peer pressure, and crowd behavior--the copy-cat effect. I rambled from thought to thought about it and then said to myself, "I can use this to counter the desire to smoke right now." I imagined two groups of people. I saw one group avidly sucking on cigarettes on a sunless day, with smoke billowing around and smelling up their clothes, hair, and breath. With x-ray eyes, I saw the smoke curling inside their lungs and saw damage being done to their bodies. The other group I imagined were jogging or swimming, biking, gardening, everyone in the sunshine and breathing the fresh air easily. I imagined myself walking on by the haggard looking, diseased smoking group and taking a walk in the park in the sunshine with my small dog, breathing fresh air and feeling great. I began to relax. I mindfully kept my attention on the sunny people, focusing on how these were the survival behaviors, and saw myself copying what they were doing. I thought about these mirror neurons and the impact my return to smoking could have on another new quitter on the QT forum. And what would I say in a post? Lame excuses, that's what. What if my returning to QT as a relapsed smoker, having to start over, triggered a copycat effect in one or more other QTers. I'd feel terrible. Mirror neurons and the copycat effect. We have to be careful about where we turn our attention, be mindful about whom we emulate, and remember that other people may be copying our behavior. I still feel low about having to fly, but I didn't smoke. Another day of appreciating QT and saying "no" to cigarettes.

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I will not smoke today. Three weeks quit.

as i look to my left hand to grab the cigs and lighter, i realize there is nothing there. there is a very slight feeling of panic......that passes quickly. a week ago i panicked if i had less than 3 packs at bed time. it's a crazy journey i'm on. the urge passes more quickly every day. it's actually funny to look and see nothing there. you folks on this forum seem to know what is needed.....tonight i needed the funny posts......you helped me through another night and i appreciate it. i wish you all could come to the bar when i'm working.....first one is on me !!! thanks to all of you for caring about another persons well being.

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I've umm'ed and ahh'ed about writing another blog entry, I don't like to be rushed I guess. I thought I was in a new year and heading for my 4th year quit but on perusing the site, transpires I'm heading for my 5th lol. Smoking is an enigma to me now but those who knew my habit 2+ packs a day for years can't believe I have stayed quit *cough, this site* and new friends can't imagine me as a smoker! The latter is a compliment for sure. However when I quit it was with two others. My Mum and my then boyfriend, now just one of my best friends. Both relapsed. Chris, my friend, smokes heavily again and has done for 4 years, no quit in sight. Sadly my Mum damaged herself too heavily and last May, 1 day before her 70th birthday, I stood at her bedside after the awful news she wouldn't make it - to talk her over to the other side. Our relationship had been fairly strained but I'm pleased we had marginally reconnected for a few months before she died of multiple organ failure - drinking and smoking were at the heart of it all, quite literally. I have the most awful memories and photographic evidence of me holding her hand and cuddling in as I was telling her to look for our loved ones...when we should have been preparing for her birthday. If you have children and are on the fence then please consider that it isn't just you who suffers. Get educated and be real. The quit itself is effortless now. I remember at times that I would have smoked here and smile that it means absolutely nothing, it simply a memory. My children are level 4 and 5 (red and green belt) at mixed martial arts where I used the money from quitting to put them in a club to train. I should really go to that gym I pay for more, oops, but I can still run faaarrrr better than I ever could as a smoker, even with the gaps in training haha. The quit bought me strength, joy and healthier finances....I have never looked back. I completely retrained myself with a new career and am happily teaching both Reiki healing and Tarot Cards that I trained in. My point is the quit bought me nothing but good and joy. Those who didn't commit have a painful story attached. Love to all. Marti. xx

Congratulations @Wantsit for being 2 months smoke free. Well done Wantsit for having such a solid start to your quit. You have are already paying it forward with the support and advice you give to others, inspiring those traveling the road behind you. So rewards are super important... and super fun... so make sure you do something special, just for you, to celebrate this milestone.

quite well....thank you for asking.......getting a little easier every day.

sure thing....tomorrow i a work day...c'mon up to the bar !! we have a 3 drink limit on long islands....hahaha they taste great....

Jane....missing you ...please stop by ....

I,ll try anything ..!!!!

I'll try one of those Red Death shots please!

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Congrats on the great news CL! Yet another reason to stay smoke-free

Congratulations ....there is no better love ,than that of a Nanna....its so special.... What better reason to Keep The Quit ...xxxxx

Kate ...Your doing great .... Just visualise... Your nice healthy pink lungs ...to those dirty black ones of a smoker ...take in those great deep breaths of fresh air ... I got a buzz early on I'm quit ..standing at the back door ,and breathing in and out for a few good deep breaths ...a feel good factor !!!!.....

Thanks Marti for your personal story. You are 100% correct too. There's NO downside to quitting. Only good things in your future as a non smoker And, Happy New Year to you!

Great Job! Congratulations on your first year of freedom!