How hard is it to say "No".... ?

[EmJay]

Jillygirl talked about saying "no" in the opening up of yesterday's daily chat.

Two little letters that make up a little word that can sometimes be very hard to say - "NO"

When stopping smoking, it's funny how by not using this word can have such an impact on our actions and leave us feeling as though we've let ourselves or others down, causing a feeling of guilt .... We really do pile ourselves with added pressure sometimes

By practising using this word in a positive way can only strengthen the ease of being able to use it when you need it most.

Whether you are saying it out aloud or thinking to yourself, how about trying to use the word 'NO' in some of the following ways?;

1. NO thank you, I don't smoke.

2. NO I don't want to smoke, I just think I do. This is only how I am feeling for now. This feeling will go away.

3. NO I don't want to be putting all these poisonous toxins into my body.

4. NO, this is my choice, and something that I feel very strongly about. I will not smoke.

5. NO, smoking really isn't for me.

6. I am going to say NO for now, I can always change my mind later.

Maybe you have some suggestions of other ways that you can build the word NO into your stopping smoking vocabulary.....

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

No my body doesnt like being posioned

No way am I smoking again.

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer]

Hi Emjay, i'm so sorry i relapsed again, i've only got myself to blaim

As for me saying no, i find it very hard to say no !! dont know why !! just like saying yes thats all i guess, i love to help people and say yes i will, perhaps thats in my head !!

I will have to start practising saying ''no''

I've heard that the chemist on the estate now does Saturday mornings therapy sessions, so will call there, and see what they say

Well thats enough of me boring you, so will speak later Emjay