Shift your thinking
Every day, we rationalize things. We eat a donut and think, "I went to the gym, so I deserve this." Or we're late to work and think, "It's okay — everybody else comes in late."
But there's one thing you shouldn't rationalize anymore: smoking. Maybe in the past you told yourself it would be easier to quit next year. Or you thought your habit wasn't really risky yet. But now you know those were just excuses. Maybe you made those excuses because you were feeling the pull of an addiction. But now you're committed to quitting. And you know these difficult moments pass.
So if you ever feel yourself rationalizing a smoke, stop and think again. Think about what you've accomplished. Think about the great strides you're making toward getting healthier. As you know, not smoking is the only rational thing to do.
What does quitting say about you?
Here's another reason not to rationalize having a cigarette. Because quitting means much more than giving up smoking. To other people, who now see you as a nonsmoker, it might imply something about the kind of person you are.
Let's look at some of the important, positive things quitting says about you.- You're gaining power over one of the most challenging addictions there is
- You have the strength to take on a tough task over time — and win
- You're optimistic about your future — you believe things can get better
- You care about those around you who may be affected by smoking
- You can change and improve, and you do it because you want to
Now — doesn't that sound like a person you want to be? And would want to have as a friend or coworker? We think so.
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