Dear QTrain-ers,
I was thinking today about my motivations to quit smoking and to stay quit
and thought I would share them, hoping y'all share your motivations in response.
I consider my resolution to quit was a primary factor but, wealth and health came into play as well.
I quit on a whim, a dare to myself.
Unexpectedly, my immediate motivation was an inner strength I found in absolutely committing to the journey.
This really helped me through the bumps, knowing I was clear in my resolve.
In a more mercenary vein, wealth motivated me and if I am honest, it was very important.
Each day, I ceremonially placed a ten dollar bill between the pages of a NOPE book
which filled up quickly and was moved to a mason jar. Better to see my progress.
In ten days, I had a hundred bucks.
In ten months, I had Three Thousand !
I felt like Midas with all that dosh.
As far as health,
I was in ignorant denial and never paid much mind to health risks.
Sure, a minor cold inevitably morphed into bronchitis and I certainly coughed a helluva lot
but, for forty something years, I idiotically accepted that was just the way things were.
I was weeks into my quit before I faced the truth and began to understand the ramifications of smoking and my nicotine addiction.
Facing the damage done, I am tentatively grateful that maybe I quit in time. I feel great. Breathing is rapturous, innit !
Now, health is a motivator keeping me nicotine free and I haven't been knocked down with bronchitis in four friggin' years.
Amazing.
The personal empowerment by keeping this commitment to myself has influenced all parts of my life.
I am stronger, braver, more truthful and hopefully have a sincere compassion for others fighting addiction, living with addiction.
All you smoke free creatures here are great inspirations and kick a s s motivators, keeping me on the Good Foot.
Tell us, if you will, about your Motivations.
Love,
S