Welcome to the Community Forums

The Right Time to Quit Cancel

1. treepeo

   

   832 posts
   Registered:
   29 Nov 2017
   04 Sep 2018

   Link to this post

   I used to ask myself, "When is the right time to quit?"
   
   I told myself the time wasn't right because:
   
   1.  I was under too much stress at work;
   2.  I was going to hang out with smokers that weekend;
   3.  A holiday was coming up and I wanted to be able to enjoy it;
   4.  I was really productive and deserved to celebrate comfortably;
   5.  I was bored and needed something to do.
   
   I could go on, but I think you get my point.  I ALWAYS had an excuse as to why the time wasn't right.  And then I realized something.  I am always going to experience stress.  I am always going to hang out with smokers.  There are always going to be holidays.  I am going to be super productive from time to time.  And there are times when I am going to be bored.
   
   So when is the right time to quit?  The right time to quit is NOW.
   
   I realized that in December of 2016 and took the plunge.  I quit smoking.  And you know what?  I was right.  I still go through all of those things, but now I handle them as a non-smoker.  
   
   Just something to think about. 
2. eagerquit

   

   415 posts
   Registered:
   07 Mar 2018
   05 Sep 2018

   Link to this post

   Hi Treepeo,
   
   How true it is. There will always be excuses, but the underlying reasons for quitting will still always persist. Congratulations on seeing through 2017 and 2018 smoke free. That is two each of New Years Days, Easters, Victoria Days, Canada Days and Labour Days enjoying the smoke free lifestyle. How nice is that?
   
   Eagerquit
   
   
3. lillian, quit coach

   

   216 posts
   Registered:
   28 Nov 2017
   05 Sep 2018

   Link to this post

   Hi all,
   
   This is so true treepeo and eagerquit. There is never that perfect time is there but there is always now! It is so much better enjoying all of those holidays and celebrations as a non-smoker.
   
   Lillian
4. wimporswim

   

   65 posts
   Registered:
   29 Nov 2017
   06 Sep 2018

   Link to this post

   Amen Treepeo, Amen!!!!!!  You continue to inspire.... so proud of you!
5. brieffree

   

   1478 posts
   Registered:
   28 Nov 2017
   06 Sep 2018

   Link to this post

   Hi All
   
   That is so true.
   
   The time to quit is Now! No next day or next month, that will never be!
   I am so proud that I quit and stick to it!
   The stress well go with that...let it go! Deep Briefing always help and try to relax from that moment.
   
   Yesterday you did not smoke, so today is easier!
   
6. dahlia

   

   13 posts
   Registered:
   04 Sep 2018
   07 Sep 2018 in reply to treepeo

   Link to this post

   So it's almost two years! Congratulations!