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Instead of smoking I will... (Need help)


Fluffyyellowduck

Quit Date: 27/12/2020

 

Posted December 15, 2020 

 

I keep around a lot of index cards because I have ADHD and I forget things. I'm very flippity and kind of all over the place, so I keep them in my pocket to help me get through the day and remember what I need to do. 

 

I'm using 1-2 of these index cards to write down a plan for when something comes up because things will always come up. I was wondering if you guys could help me come up with ideas that I might not have thought of. This is all I have so far. 

 

Instead of smoking I will ... 

 

Boredom

Python course
Crochet
Cleaning
Sudoku
Solitaire

 

Sadness

????????I have nothing?????????

 

Anger
Workout

Pray/Read Bible

Vent
Write

Oral Cravings

Carrots/Celery

Drink lemon water

Brush teeth
Cup of black tea


If I'm invited or offered...

Remember NOPE

Journal

 

Feeling Anxious 

Breathing exercises 
Stretches

 

After a Meal

Brush teeth

Reward After Hard Work 
....?

 

Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/14848-instead-of-smoking-i-will-need-help/

 

Edited by jillar

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DenaliBlues

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Love this thinking! Great ideas here. 

 

SADNESS

-Do a kindness for someone else

-Do outside chores or take a walk to get sunshine on my face

-Cook a pot of soup, rice or curry to make the house smell really nice

-Cuddle the cats

 

REWARD

-A tall cold drink on ice

- Stream my favorite show episodes

-Cuddle the cats

 

LONEY

-Talk or text with a friend

-Read Quit Train posts to remind myself that others, too, have struggled but succeed

-Oh, and cuddle the cats…

 

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