Morning all,
Well, driving home last night - maybe a penny dropped for me, I hope so.
I've been so damned frustrated at caving in 2 weeks ago. I just didn't understand why. Well, I'm beginning to think this has something to do with it. The twice before that I've managed to not smoke for a short time, deep down, my attitude has been - I'll see how long I can manage without a smoke.
Well, that just doesn't work. It's been like - I've been challenging the ciggies to a contest. And there's no way anyone can stay stopped that way... nicotine's gonna win hands down every time like that. This isn't a game of who's going to win this time - Me or It. I have to get out of the game. Like a Boxer in a boxing ring, I keep getting knocked down time and time again. So, why don't I get out of the Boxing Ring instead?... Game over! All I'm trying to say is - my attitude hasn't been right. It's been a defeatist one... never really being convinced I could stay stopped.
So, I'm not sure just how I'm going to do this... But, for the next few days, I'm going to try and be really honest - with me, before I decide on another day to quit. It's not got be "hum, I wonder how long i go before I give in again". Next time... and I'll really have to get my head sorted for this - It's going to have to be an honest desire to stop & stay stopped.
Instead of me just talking to myself (as usual), I thought It better to write it down here. Makes it more concrete somehow.
Have a good Monday folks, no matter what it tosses at us today. And thanks for your support. Gill, xx