JohnQ's First Week of Freedom !

[Sazerac]

Congratulations, @JohnQ on your First Week of Freedom !

 

Please reward yourself, you are doing brilliantly.

 

and let us know if you have any concerns.

Your experience will be a guiding light for other quitters.

[Reciprocity]

Congrats JQ!! 

Hardest week of all is behind you and you have been building a tool box that will be critical to ensuring a life long quit. Nice Job!

[JohnQ]

2 minutes ago, Sazerac said:

Congratulations, @JohnQ on your First Week of Freedom !

 

Please reward yourself, you are doing brilliantly.

 

and let us know if you have any concerns.

Your experience will be a guiding light for other quitters.

 

Thanks Sazerac, the support I've received from yourself and other members here have been awesome.

 

Yesterday was a major break-through for me, I played my first round of smoke free round of golf.  I thought it was going to be difficult because I always smoke cigars while playing on the course, but I was fine.  Occasionally I felt something was missing, but I think it was more of missing the habit rather than having a craving.  

On the way driving to the course, I almost made a stop into a gas station for some cigars but I remembered Quittrain and my pledge so I started saying to myself "Not One Puff Ever" repeatedly and sped passed the gas station without stopping.

 

It felt wonderful after the golf round that I didn't fall into the Nicotine trap again, I'm determine to keep this quit.  

[Sazerac]

You faced a huge trigger yesterday.  Congratulations, John.  Every smoking pattern broken is worthy of a reward.

 

Pardon me if I repeat myself, but rewards are really important especially in early quits although welcome at any time, don't cha know.

 

The Significance of Rewards.

 

Your determination will ignite your power, your commitment and assist you in building a sturdy, successful quit for yourself.

[Mona]

Keep that great quit going @JohnQ!  One one week smoke free...yay!!

 

 

 

 

 

[Doreensfree]

Congratulations John on your first week of Freedom 

 

On the way driving to the course, I almost made a stop into a gas station for some cigars but I remembered Quittrain and my pledge so I started saying to myself "Not One Puff Ever" repeatedly and sped passed the gas station without stopping.

 

Proud of you !!!!.....A Big Pat on The Back .....

[jillar]

Congratulations on one week quit John and you should be super proud of yourself for speeding past that store to your first round of smoke free golf

 

 

[johnny5]

Awesome work, John. Congratulations on your first week smoke free.  Do something to celebrate today.

[Mac#23]

Congratulations on getting through hell week. Great job

 

[Boo]

Congratulations JohnQ.

 

[catlover]

Congratulations on your first week done. I,m cheering you on too.

all the best.

[greenlight]

8 hours ago, JohnQ said:

 

Thanks Sazerac, the support I've received from yourself and other members here have been awesome.

 

Yesterday was a major break-through for me, I played my first round of smoke free round of golf.  I thought it was going to be difficult because I always smoke cigars while playing on the course, but I was fine.  Occasionally I felt something was missing, but I think it was more of missing the habit rather than having a craving.  

On the way driving to the course, I almost made a stop into a gas station for some cigars but I remembered Quittrain and my pledge so I started saying to myself "Not One Puff Ever" repeatedly and sped passed the gas station without stopping.

 

It felt wonderful after the golf round that I didn't fall into the Nicotine trap again, I'm determine to keep this quit.  

 

This is great JohnQ! Now that you've played golf once without smoking, you can definitely do it again. The first time is always the hardest, now you know you can do it. I so remember similar things from when I quit, dreading in advance I wouldn't know how to cope in those situations without a cigarette. But of course I did and before I knew it they became the new normal way of being. Now I can't believe I ever smoked in those situations! Well done on your first week, it's the hardest week of all! 

[Mac#23]

9 minutes ago, greenlight said:

Yesterday was a major break-through for me, I played my first round of smoke free round of golf.  I thought it was going to be difficult because I always smoke cigars while playing on the course, but I was fine.  Occasionally I felt something was missing, but I think it was more of missing the habit rather than having a craving.  

Great job JohnQ,

I've played over 4 rounds so far but I know exactly what you are saying. My first round went basically the same as yours. I used to have a cigarette every 2-3 holes. I really didn't have a craving but as I as walking the course I thought to myself " this is normally a time I would smoke". Though I also told myself at the same time that I really don't need it and the thought was gone. These are some of the triggers that will test you if your not ready. Stay safe, make smart choices and always remember to Nope.

[beazel]

Congratulations on WEEK 1. That's huge - good job!!!

 

I'm so happy for you that you thought about the NOPE pledge - taking my pledge seriously helped me many times. 

[JohnQ]

A big thank you again to everyone.  You've all been extremely helpful for my quit, more than you know.

JohnQ

[Nana20]

Congratulations on one week quit. It must feel amazing to feel free.

[Angeleek]

Hooray, JohnQ! Good for you! Keep up the great work. You got this, and it definitely gets easier. Next week will already be much better.