Quitting smoking is serious business.....

[babs609]

.............however, the process of quitting doesn't have to be.  As a matter of fact, it's important to enjoy the nosmo journey rather than looking at it as something you need to "do". 

 

I am learning this with my weight loss journey as well.  I can get so wrapped up in my classes, running time, food shopping, cooking, packing, weighing myself, blah blah blah....for a while, I was getting so darn serious about it that i was starting to lose sight of just having fun....and that kind of attitude can backfire...and I realized... if I didn't change my ways...I would have definitely backslided into my old unhealthy habits that could very well include smoking....and this chick ain't having none of that!!  

 

Even though I still do all the things necessary to ensure i continue on my healthy living lifestyle...I am able to see the humor in everything.

 

There are parts of the quit journey that can be so aggravating and trying in the first few days and weeks...and this is where a sense of humor comes in handy.  Laughing at yourself, spending  time with fellow quitters and just being goofy and playing the games in social....posting pictures...teasing each other...they all play a very important role in the quitting process...seriously...but without always being so serious.

 

So...if you look in the mirror and see that very unsightly deep wrinkle in the middle of your forehead and between your eyes....you might want to consider lightening up just a bit.  Release the tension...relax your face...tell a joke...listen to a joke...hug a friend...play a prank on a co-worker...

 

Most of all....HAVE FUN!!!!

 

Nobody ever died from a craving.....and you won't be the first.  I promise.   

 

Life is Good!

 

 

 

 

[El Bandito]

As with all things.

 

I take it seriously.

 

No. Really.

[Devil Doll]

Another one that needs a pinning....

Great post Babs

[MarylandQuitter]

I couldn't agree more with every word!  "We live fast because time won't last".  Gotta enjoy the ride and quitting smoking has made life a helluva lot more fun than when I was smoking.

[Sonic]

.............however, the process of quitting doesn't have to be.  As a matter of fact, it's important to enjoy the nosmo journey rather than looking at it as something you need to "do". 

 

I am learning this with my weight loss journey as well.  I can get so wrapped up in my classes, running time, food shopping, cooking, packing, weighing myself, blah blah blah....for a while, I was getting so darn serious about it that i was starting to lose sight of just having fun....and that kind of attitude can backfire...and I realized... if I didn't change my ways...I would have definitely backslided into my old unhealthy habits that could very well include smoking....and this chick ain't having none of that!!  

 

Even though I still do all the things necessary to ensure i continue on my healthy living lifestyle...I am able to see the humor in everything.

 

There are parts of the quit journey that can be so aggravating and trying in the first few days and weeks...and this is where a sense of humor comes in handy.  Laughing at yourself, spending  time with fellow quitters and just being goofy and playing the games in social....posting pictures...teasing each other...they all play a very important role in the quitting process...seriously...but without always being so serious.

 

So...if you look in the mirror and see that very unsightly deep wrinkle in the middle of your forehead and between your eyes....you might want to consider lightening up just a bit.  Release the tension...relax your face...tell a joke...listen to a joke...hug a friend...play a prank on a co-worker...

 

Most of all....HAVE FUN!!!!

 

Nobody ever died from a craving.....and you won't be the first.  I promise.   

 

Life is Good!

 

 

PRINT THIS. PUT IT IN YOUR SHITHOUSE AND READ IT FIRST THING EVERY MORNING..

[Jenny]

This is so true.  The best part is that laughter is contagious so not only do you make your day better, but you help someone else as well.  xx

 

LOVE THIS POST BABBLES!

[action]

So true Babs... I like to have some fun, and it had really helped me (and continues to help me) manage my stress :)

[Sazerac]

You know,

 

I have always been a relatively happy person

 

even through some of the gnarly dings that life has thrown my way

 

but, let me tell you,

 

quitting smoking has made me SO much happier,  markedly happier 

 

and so much lighter in spirit !

 

:)

[ChRiSpY]

Laughter is good for your heart.

 

Just to add to this post... I read this saying yesterday in a book that I am reading...

 

"If you have one foot in the past and one foot in the future... then you are just pissing on the present".... to me...just means live every minute to it's fullest.

 

Keep on keepin on.