Pledge to Quit Smoking

“QUITTING IS CONTAGIOUS SO PASS IT ON”

My pledge to:  “One day without smoking”

Because;
    -    I want to start making significant changes in my life towards a healthier way of living, so that I can enjoy life’s beauty for many more years to come.

    -    I care deeply for my loved ones, family and friends and I keep them close to my heart, and don’t want to jeopardize their health from my smoking.

I, _______________________________ (name)
pledge not to smoke on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from midnight to 11:59pm. 

This one day challenge becoming a first step towards freeing myself from cigarette smoking, I will make real efforts to add on more cigarette free days on my calendar.

Once your challenge completed, confirm your participation to;
Ron Shisheesh, PPRO Tobacco, CHBSSJB; RShisheesh@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
*see here in the back tips to help you out, go through a day without smoking.
TIPS;
    -    Tell yourself to wait another 5 minutes, the craving will  pass.
    -    Call a friend, or better yet go for a walk , exercise.
    -    Drink more water , always carry your water bottle with you.
    -    Get more rest, don’t forget your body is fighting an addiction.
    -    Eat well balanced meals.
    -    Reward yourself by relaxing; take a hot bath, read a good book, listen to music.
    -    If craving is intense, try to listen to meditative C.D.

So you might want to keep your mouth busy by;
    -    Eating healthy food that takes a long time to chew; apples, carrots, celery  etc.
    -    Drinking water
    -    Chewing sugarless gum,  sugarless candy
    -    Brushing, flossing, gargling with mouthwash
    -    Whistling
    -    Singing
Etc…

Keep your hands busy by ;

-holding a pen or pencil
- writing letters, notes, journal,
-drawing, painting , scribbling , scrap booking.
- playing piano or other musical instrument
-squeezing stress ball
-sewing, knitting
- wood carving
-work on puzzle
-playing with a yo-yo
-learning sign language
-doing push-ups,  sit- ups,
Etc…