I always told myself when I arrived at this moment, it would serve as insurance that there was no turning back. Once publicly declaring my intentions, I would have effectively backed myself into a corner which would eliminate any chance of me failing to reach my goal. After all, who wants to have their failures exposed for all the world to see?

But I've arrived at my 'line in the sand' and I find myself motivated by additional reasons. I'd like to give others the courage to join me if they're tired of being a prisoner to Satan's Sorcery Sticks of Tobacco.

Why did I attempt to conceal my smoking? Several reasons. I was embarrassed. I didn't want my nasty habit to reflect poorly on my father who is a minister.  Also, every cigarette I smoked was basically an admission to myself and the world that I was an idiot. The risks of smoking have been well documented.

But finally, the death of my father-in-law this past June at the young age of 77 who wasn't even a smoker was a watershed moment for me. I couldn't outrun the truth that I would likely die from smoking-related illnesses if I didn't make a change. I didn't want to put my family through that.

I've attempted to quit smoking twice before and both times managed to remain smoke-free for one month before falling off the wagon. My quit date this third and final time is 1/11/15. I anticipate feeling anxious about my progress until at list mid-February but forewarned is forearmed.

If you've got tips to help me push through the rough spots, I WELCOME THEM! I'm ready to put smoking in my past.

 

 

 

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