Learn From Other Quit Attempts, Journal about what you learned

Every time a person quits for a day, week, month or year, they learn alot about what helps them be successful and what is really hard for them about quitting. In your diary I would like you to think back on other times you quit and think about what led to the relapse. It might be helpful to include the following information: Where were you, and what was happening? Were you at a bar, or did you light up during a stressful parenting situation? Everything you can learn about quitting will help you, especially if you know what times are places are most difficult to get through. These times will give you clues to what your really vulnerable times are and you can prepare for them by having a strategy for alternatives to lighting a cigarette up.


I also think it helps to look back at the tactics you used when you successfully didn't light up, even when things got pretty hairy. These entries looking back at your successes can really be a wealth of useful ways to avoid cigarettes for when you quit. I want you to use these entries to build your confidence. You really have gotten through some difficult times without lighting up. This time you are prepared and you will be able to do what you want to do, QUIT!