Hello and welcome to our Weekend Chat 💬
After the coldest week we’ve had for a long time, I hope you’re all doing well with your quits. If you’ve had a slip, or are having a hard time with those cravings, then I’d like to talk about the traffic light system to help.
Most of us get cravings and this is a normal part of quitting. When you’re tempted to light up, I’d like you to STOP 🛑 and THINK before you act on them.
STOP and identify HOW you are feeling? and WHY ? Then calm down using a coping method like slow deep breathing 😮💨
THINK what is the size of the problem and does my reaction match? Is this IN or OUT of my control and how can I solve this ?
Will I feel any better if I smoke? and we all know the answer to that is NO. Will smoking solve this problem? and unfortunately we all know the answer to that is NO as well.
This is the time to turn your attention away from the cravings as by stopping and thinking, it delays immediate reaction. That gut instinct to grab a cigarette has been delayed and you are in a better position to see that it would be a mistake. So what I’m saying is don’t act on impulse as the craving will pass. You’ve bought yourself time and that’s so important.
I found running up and down stairs a few times in angry mode helped buy that time and that’s what I needed.
I’m not asking you to run up and down stairs but I am asking you to STOP 🛑 and THINK 🤔 as this traffic light system can help before you act. 🔴🟡🟢
Our quits are hard earned and we have to fight to keep them. It’s truly worth fighting for your freedom so keep up the good work and if you do slip up, get straight back in the ring and go again💪
We’re here to help support you, so believe in yourself and be kind to yourself. Smoke free is the best way to be🚭🙌
Have a lovely Weekend and NOPE🚭💪🫖☕️🍰🫖☕️🍰🤗xx
