Congratulations

These beautiful flowers (which is an image from Shlomit Wolf whose work I came across on stock.xchng) are for my dear myLot friend tarheelnancy who today celebrates 5 weeks of being smoke free. A big well done is heading straight her way. She is an inspiration to us all. I look forward to the day I too will celebrate such an event (which at the rate I am going is not in the distant future! but more about me later)

9 days and counting

Well my days without are certainly getting longer. My last cigarette (for real this time) was Friday 04 April at 9pm. Today is Sunday the 13th (11pm)

Anyway the point I am making is that I have now quit for a total of 9 days and 2 hours so a huge well done to me! (the crowd goes wild)

I am aware that my posts of late have probably been a bit boring to most of you and have had very little to offer in terms of helpful quitting advice. Well here are a few of the secrets that have gotten me through these last 9 days

My top 3 ways to get through quitting

1. DEEP BREATHS
   I have been breathing in so deeply that it actually felt like I had pulled a muscle in my chest. (I have eased of slightly now). Controlled breathing is a great way to gain (or regain) focus and direction
   
   
2. LOLLIES/LOLLYPOPS
   My darling husband decided to join me on my quest however he stipulated that large quantities of sweets would be required. Given that I am always keen for cavity causing pleasures I thought these could be great substitutes for cigarettes. As it turned out not as good for me as it is my husband but definitely worth a try. Sherbet filled boiled ones are my favourites!
   
   
3. POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS
   I am a non smoker........I want to be smoke free.......My life will be better when I get through this....Not smoking is the choice to make.......Blah blah, what ever you think will work for you, I am sure you get the picture.