Day 28: May 11, 2007 and Today's Tip

Today I have reached my ONE MONTH milestone. The victory is truly personal. I'm not surrounded with cheers and the roar of applause. It's like being on a golf course at 5:00 am and sinking a hole in one. No one is there to see you do it and many will believe you didn't. But you feel great knowing you did.

Sometimes you don't know who is visiting your BLOG. Well one of my sons is actually checking this out from time to time. If you're on today - HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Another and even bigger cause for celebration.

A few days ago I suggested visiting the Canadian Cancer Society's website. They have set up an on line web site to offer assistance for those wanting to quit. Although I was already nicotine free for three weeks, I signed up to see what their program was about and what they had to offer.

http://www.smokershelpline.ca

The goal of my Nicotine QUENCH Plan is to be Nicotine FREE for LIFE. The Canadian Cancer Society encourages a similar process through their Smokers Help Line. This is a FREE service designed to help you achieve your goal.

If you want more information, or simply wish to send me a comment or suggestion, send an e-mail to nicotinequench@inbox.com

Today's TIP - Do it for YOU!

When every one eventually finds out that you quit smoking, many will be watching and waiting. I recommend reviewing your MIND QUENCH every day. Carry it with you. Review your reasons for quitting. Although you may have quit to appease family, friends, and colleagues, you should also have made a commitment to Quit for YOU.

Update your MIND Quench as you continue to realize new benefits of quitting. At a minimum, for each day I don't smoke I am rewarded by having a little more money in my pocket and a little more time live.

The Smokers Help Line also maintains a few benefits for you on line and will help you manage your goals. They also provide other on line services that may be worth your time.

Research suggests that 58% of those who attempt to quit do not make it to the one month milestone. This is not an excuse to relapse, it's a cause for celebration. It gets easier every day.