New ideas: getting through the 1st day

[natalie_3]

Hi guys!

Sorry if I keep posting... :blush:

I was wondering if you have any outside the box ideas to help me get through my first day. I´ve read all the "classics": exercise, drink water, etc. But maybe something different that has worked for you?

Thanks

Nat

[BAT]

I looked at nonsmoking cats and dogs for hours on end my first few days. Search and Post and then Search and Post some more.  :)

[sammie]

I find reading distracts me, and as im an avid reader, hrs can pass by lol

[Nancy]

 1. Read a book.
  2. Wash the car.
  3. Wash the dog.
  4. Go for a walk.
  5. Knit a scarf.
  6. Do a crossword puzzle.
  7. Take a nap.
  8. Call a friend.
  9. Stop and smell the roses...or the delicate scent of apples that you couldn't appreciate as a smoker.
10. Play with the cat.
11. Turn the bathroom into a spa and relax and rejuvenate.
12. Listen to a relaxation tape or some favorite music.
13. Go the the gym and work out.
14. Give yourself a manicure and pedicure.
15. Watch a funny movie on TV.
16. Bake a cake.
17. Go to a movie at the theater.
18. Window shop at the mall.
19. Do a jigsaw puzzle online at Jigzone.com
20. Breathe deeply!
21. Drink some ice water.
22. Jump on a treadmill and work up a sweat.
23. Give someone you love a huge hug.
24. Plant some flowers.
25. Go fishing.
26. Plan a vacation.
27. Take up a new hobby/interest.
28. Work in the garden.
29. Can pickles.
30. Suck on a piece of TART candy.
31. Slather on rich, creamy hand lotion and rub, rub, rub! It keeps fingers busy, and reminds you how nice it is not to have tobacco stink on them.
32. Eat a popsicle.
33. Floss and brush your teeth.
34. Cuddle up with your love.
35. Chew gum.
36. Do the laundry.
37. Spend time with a child.
38. Give yourself a treat every day of your quit - no matter how small.
39. Spend an hour filling and enjoying the paddling pool in the garden on a gorgeous sunny day.
40. Play a game of internet scrabble.
41. Create a list of small treats for #38 above.
42. Get your jammies on early, and park yourself in front of your computer for the night.
43. Build something with wood.
44. Refinish a piece of furniture.
45. Digitize the family photos.
46. Paint a room in the house with a faux finishing technique.
47. Create a family cookbook.
48. Try a new exercise routine.
49. Make a terrarium.
50. Whistle!
51. Practice smiling in the mirror (releases endorphins)!
52. Make lists of pros and cons of smoking.
53. Find gross smoking disease pictures.
54. Start a sewing project.
55. Spend some time scrapbooking.
56. Get a camera, and take some pictures.
57. Write a letter.
58. Clean out the closets or overflowing drawers in the house.
59. Crank up the radio and sing at the top of your lungs (works great for driving craves).
60. Crank up the music and dance like no one is watching.
61. Create a puzzle from a family photo.
62. Organize your boxes of pictures.
63. Alphabetize your book shelves.
64. Volunteer somewhere in your community.
65. Clean the car, inside and out.
66. Do your nails. Hard to smoke with wet nails.
67. Take a shower.
68. Take a candle-lit bath.
69. Wax the car.
70. Take a day trip.
71. Try making home-made candles or soap.
72. Run in place.
73. Do some jumping jacks.
74. Start a reward fund - put away the amount you spend on smokes every day and use for those daily treats.
75. Write a poem.
76. Go antique shopping.
77. Start a vegetable garden.
78. Go to church/talk to God.
79. Let your husband cook supper for you.
80. Call your Grandmother!
81. Paint a picture.
82. Eat a hot fudge sundae.
83. Go play mini-golf.
84. Clean the basement or garage.
85. Write a short story.
86. Try a new recipe.
87. Scrub the floor.
88. Treat yourself to a massage.
89. Chop up some veggies for a stir-fry - keep your hands busy!
90. Make a to-do list for the week ahead.
91. Check your car's tire pressure.
92. Start a home budget.
93. Ride a bike.
94. Spend some time in nature.
95. Watch the sun set.
96. Write a goodbye letter to cigarettes
97. Donate blood.
98. Color your hair.
99. Make a greeting card.
100. Write a list of things you are grateful for.

The final suggestion in our list comes in the form of a story...

101. Run around in the sand in your socks!

 

 

And post, post, post...that is why we are here!!

[Tink]

hey nat nevr say sorry for posting thats what its here for

 

maybe start your own blog its a good thing to read your own journey as time goes on also you could post some pictures in the gallery or play the games here in social

 

this or that

 

the question game

 

post numbers

 

chicks or sticks etc

[Tink]

here is an old link with some ideas http://www.quittrain.com/topic/1516-12-things-to-do-instead-of-smoke/

[joylovepeace23]

My first day I went to the movies and ate a lot of popcorn.  I saw a funny movie.  It was a good distraction:)

[natalie_3]

Once again thanks! I loved the cats & dogs idea LOL. Cute!

And I didn´t know we could play games here!  :)

If anything else comes to your mind, I´ll appreciate it!

[Tink]

to be honest nat the best thing for me was keeping busy wether the mind or hands do something you enjoy for me mostly this was walking but my very first few day i was working as a live in carer so i couldnt go anywhere and i hadnt found this site by then its a bit of a blurr to be honest 

 

i drank lots of green tea i cant stomach water so much i slept when i could and ate lots of snacks but i would eat healthy a drink plenty

 

keep reading here go back to old threads there are thousands to choose from

 

and my advise post post post and dont be sorry honey xxx

[Still winning]

You tubed songs to help me day 1. Eye of the tiger, gold by spandau ballet, survivor by destiny's child lol - I was the hangin on by a thread quitter :)

 

Nice now, if I hear any of those songs I smile. Remember you are doing this to be free of the addiction -each crave you pass by is one never to do again as long as you hold on now. Remember to smile too - you are doing it!! :) xx

[Still winning]

also had a REALLY clean kitchen floor for week 1 :)

[natalie_3]

to be honest nat the best thing for me was keeping busy wether the mind or hands do something you enjoy for me mostly this was walking but my very first few day i was working as a live in carer so i couldnt go anywhere and i hadnt found this site by then its a bit of a blurr to be honest 

 

i drank lots of green tea i cant stomach water so much i slept when i could and ate lots of snacks but i would eat healthy a drink plenty

 

keep reading here go back to old threads there are thousands to choose from

 

and my advise post post post and dont be sorry honey xxx

 

Thanks!

I have a weird craving for tea too hahaha. Why? Well...I guess it´s good. 

I´ll keep posting, posting, posting and trying to get busy. 

:) 

[natalie_3]

also had a REALLY clean kitchen floor for week 1 :)

 

I hope I felt like cleaning hahaha, but I think I will try to go outside, go window shopping, maybe buy a little something to say to myself "Hey! Great decision!"

[Still winning]

shopping an epic win! Maybe calculate how much you'll save and buy something today and maybe again day 4/5 ish. Shoes are good :) Treats are great motivation. 

 

It's ok to feel a bit manic, a bit foggy...your body is confused. Just reinforce with yourself when you crave, I'm not smoking now and get busy doing something else. 

 

Post like crazy, everywhere!! We all did if we had a good quit. Interaction is really good and helpful. xx

[sherry]

how about a Wii boxing game (if it hasn't all ready been said).... I did that a lot the first few days, got the crap "beat" :vava: out of me LOL!!  but it got me thru :laugh4:

[ChRiSpY]

Find a project.  Something in the house or the yard.  Something that you have put off cause you just didn't want to screw with it or you were just too damn lazy.  When you get done...the sense of accomplishment is pretty cool.  Kinda helps with the quit too.

[Tink]

when you feel better nat this is a good one to respond too

 

http://www.quittrain.com/topic/259-pre-respond-to-your-own-sos/

[Frezflops]

you can come clean my house and do my homework  ;)  lol what they said read and post read and post some more ..........go to pinterest that is a awesome timewaster lol

[natalie_3]

Wii is a great idea! I took a nap (that helped A LOT) it´s been raining like crazy and I still can´t go out. And yep Pinterest is an awesome time waster, thanks for reminding me. 

[action]

Nat - post AS MANY TIMES as you want too - there is no such thing as 'too much'.

 

This is what kept me occupied in the early days!

[natalie_3]

Nat - post AS MANY TIMES as you want too - there is no such thing as 'too much'.

 

This is what kept me occupied in the early days!

 

Really? It´s not annoying?

I feel silly posting every 5 minutes but it really helps...

[sgt.barney]

There is no Magic.

 

There is no Silver Bullet.

 

 

 

Easy Peasy

[Devil Doll]

Really? It´s not annoying?

I feel silly posting every 5 minutes but it really helps...

Post every 2 seconds if you need to... may I suggest this game... Chicks and sticks  you are a chick so you count backward. When we hit -20 we win. ;) 

[natalie_3]

Post every 2 seconds if you need to... may I suggest this game... Chicks and sticks  you are a chick so you count backward. When we hit -20 we win. ;)

 

How do I play it? I went to the link but I don´t understand  :blush:

[action]

Really? It´s not annoying?

I feel silly posting every 5 minutes but it really helps...

Nope, not annoying at all. The more you post, the better in my book :)

 

How do I play it? I went to the link but I don´t understand  :blush:

Chicks (you) post -1 from the last post. Stcks (ahem, me) post +1 from the last post. First to -/+20 are the winners.

 

Eg if the last post is 5, your post would be 4 (5-1). If I post, it goes back to 5 (4+1)

 

;)