Quit Smoking Monday Messages

Owning Our Quits

When we quit smoking, it is only natural to expect friends and loved ones to share in the excitement of what we are working to accomplish. We want them to understand just how important and how difficult the challenge of leaving nicotine behind is for us.

While many of us do receive support from loved ones, we may find that it wanes within a short amount of time, or worse, that there is a level of unspoken jealousy from friends and family who, for a variety of reasons, might actually want us to fail at smoking cessation.

Own Your Quit Program!

Whether we're trying to lose a few extra pounds, get our finances in order or quit smoking, success depends on our commitment to the task. We cannot hope to have long-lasting results in transforming our lives if we're doing it for someone else. It is only when the change we're after is solidly rooted in our own inner desire that we are in a position to succeed.

Own your quit.

Quit smoking for yourself only, and don't let others shake your confidence as you move through the recovery process. The reasons they cannot be supportive are always about their own issues, not yours.

If you find yourself facing a bad attitude from someone you care about, put your blinders on and pay no attention. Move forward with determination, and connect with like-minded people here at About.com Smoking Cessation who will support you, every step of the way.

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Take The Quit Smoking Monday Pledge

Healthy Monday encourages us to think of for ourselves. If you're still smoking, put your cigarettes down and get started on your quit program today.

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We all have the ability to quit smoking successfully, and we all deserve a life that is free of addiction. Honor your life by choosing Monday as the day to start and reinforce your quit program.

You can quit smoking ... and we're here to help you, one simple Monday at a time.

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