Here we are, another day gone, another night up later than I intended. What an amazing day, though. Great time with Jen's family. Forrest didn't sleep much, but things were otherwise really good. I got an iPod Nano from Jen's folks, and new running shoes and an iPod sensor for my shoes from my parents... It's like having your own personal trainer! So - expect to see more about my running and hopefully less about smoking as things advance.
Didn't work out today. I don't know if the gym was even open, but with the TERRIBLE weather combined with the fact that I awoke about 10 minutes before it was time to leave... there just wasn't time. I had 6 cigarettes today. Not a TON, but more than I had intended to...
I think the hardest part of quitting for me is going to be finding something else to do that I hope will have a similar effect when I'm stressed out. Right now that's the thing that I think about. I really like getting to step away from things for a few minutes. It's helpful for me to be able to clear my mind and get away... and going outside is a literal way to make that happen.
What I need to figure out is a short-term solution to complete the same goal... I think the writing is going to help with that. If I start writing when I usually would be going out for my "final" cigarette, that will handle the last of the evening... but what to do about the morning and afternoon?
I'll be testing things out, and I'll let you know what happens and maybe we can all learn some new things.
Hope that you're all having a happy holiday! I look forward to continuing to talk and move onto to other topics. But for now - Happy Christmas to those who celebrate!
Hey Aaron. I started drinking hot tea at work to keep myself from snacking as much. Maybe that could replace one of your smoke breaks?
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