Day 53: June 5, 2007, and Today's TIP

I'm still Nicotine FREE. I am really starting to appreciate the idea that writing this BLOG keeps me motivated to succeed. I couldn't imagine coming in one day to write, "I've had a relapse".

Wouldn't that be devastating? After writing my journal - every day, the e-mails, the daily updates, my Nicotine QUENCH Plan, updating this BLOG - it would all be for nothing.

So, I'm motivated by the underlying pressure of the The Digital Village, also known as the internet community, to succeed in my quest to be Nicotine FREE For Life. Having to answer to someone for your actions adds a "conscience" to the decision making process.

Today's TIP

This is one of the reasons why it's important to tell people who are closest to you, people that you can trust, that you have quit smoking. They are there to support you in your quest to be Nicotine FREE For LIFE.

The objective wasn't to let them know that you might be in a bad mood from time to time because, "I quit smoking".

Hopefully family and friends are on your MIND QUENCH. When, or if, a craving strikes - what do you think about? Taking your mind off of yourself and your craving is easier when family and friends are part of the process.

Let them know how you're doing - good and bad days. Let them know they are appreciated too. They have tolerated mood swings and put up with a lot more than you know to support your QUEST to be Nicotine FREE For LIFE.

Next time you're out celebrating your success, don't forget to share the experience with the people who helped you get there.