Smoking - Reasons

so i had another smoking relapse. but i will try quitting again.

New Quit Date: 15 February 2009, Monday.

a)Reasons why/Times when i smoke:

1)when i wake up in the morning i reach for a cigarette cos i think it helps me wake up

2)meals feel more complete with a cigarette after

3)to kill time (between classes, waiting for people etc)

4)after class/completing an assignment

b)Reasons why I WANT TO QUIT:

short term

1)to stop the chest pains

2)to improve my stamina

3)to remove that look on dina's face

4)save money!

5)smell nicer!

long term

1)to increase my chances of living longer, free of smoking related diseases

2)save money!

3)healthier environment for my future family

how to deal with (a):

1)shower in mum's bathroom right after i wake up (cos kitchen bathroom is a smoking zone)

2)eat lighter meals, more frequently (cos the urge to smoke is directly proportional to how filling the meal is)

3)eat sweets/mints n listen to music, do tutorials/assignments/study, go for run/cycle.

4)drink fruit juice

i currently smoke 2 packs of rolling cigs a wk @ $10/pack. so that's a potential saving of $20/wk.

i will reward myself for every week i stay smoke free using the money that i save from not buying cigs. first wk's reward: i'm open to suggestions.

i will buy a diary and keep track of my smoking craving timings and how i dealt with it.

I AM VERY EXCITED TO QUIT! THIS IS HOW I'M FEELING RIGHT NOW! I CAN DO IT! I BELIEVE I CAN! SYAFIQ, YOU CAN DO IT!