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After my sister's celebration of life, it was right then I wanted to quit(or stop) smoking again.
have support & help with quiting this time, looking forward to a healthy rest of my life.
Your Future Self Is waiting for You: The journey Toward the Life You Deserve!
There is a version of you that exists beyond the challenges of today. A version who is stronger, healthier, more grounded, more peaceful, and free from the habits that once held you captive. This version of you is not imaginary or unrealistic. They are not a dream reserved for "better people" or "luckier circumstances." They are simply the result of the choices you make today. And whether you realize it or not, your future self is waiting for you. They are cheering for you. They are hoping you keep moving, even when the road feels long, uncertain, or overwhelming.
We often talk about change as if it's something external, a plan, a strategy, a goal to chase. But real transformation starts internally. It begins the moment you decide that who you are becoming matters more than what you are trying to leave behind. It begins when you recognize that every choice you make today directly shapes the you that will wake up tomorrow, next month, or next year. And that future version of you is shaped not by perfection, but by persistence.
Your future self is the culmination of every moment you choose growth over comfort. When you choose to pause instead of giving in to old habits, you are building them. When you reach out for support instead of isolating yourself in shame, you are strengthening them. When you show up to a coaching session even on your hardest day, you are investing in them. When you resist the "just one more" temptation and remind yourself why you started, you are honoring them. These are the moments that create the version of you who is free, not controlled by addiction, fear, or doubt.
It's important to remember that your future self is not built through grand, dramatic changes. They are built through small, consistency decisions. Progress often looks quiet.
- It looks like choosing patience when you want quick results.
- It looks like sitting with discomfort instead of escaping it.
- It looks like trying again after a slip instead of giving up.
- It looks like forgiving yourself for being human while still pushing yourself to grow.
- It looks like showing up for yourself, again and again, even when no one else sees the effort you're putting in.
Your future self is not a distant dream, you can picture them right now. They wake up breathing deeply, without coughing or craving, moving through the day with lightness, clarity, and pride. They enjoy life without planning the next smoke break, save money and energy, reconnect with loved ones, and live with intention. They look in the mirror and see someone who kept going even when it was hard. And the truth is: this version of you isn't far away. They're waiting at the ends of a single choice, the choice to keep moving forward.
What keeps most people from reaching that version of themselves isn't weakness or lack of motivation, but the belief that they don't deserve a better future. Shame, guilt, past failures, and fear of slipping again can convince you that change isn't possible; but it is. Your future self already knows you're stronger than your cravings, wiser than your mistakes, and more resilient than any habit. They are waiting for you to see what they see: your strength, your capacity to grow, and your ability to rise again.
Keep walking, keep choosing, keep believing. Your future self is waiting and they are worth every step.
1 week!!!!! very proud of myself i must say especially when being around vapers quite often, including today i was hanging with my friend who vapes but despite the temptation i made it through because i kept telling myself the bigger reward will be saying i'm one week vape free :)
Hi everyone :)
still going strong but tempted every day.. inner head thoughts of "just one" still going on but I'm trying to ignore it.
Family away taking care of elderly family member so I am on my own, which is a big test again because "come on just one no one will know" thinking.
I have 1 more pack to give away (have been placing them each weekend in spots I'd smoke while shopping) but since I'm on my own I've left it at work so the pack is not at home with me. I'll donate that one in the future. don't need the temptation here at home.
I do feel a lot better since I quit!
But my mind is still playing games with me I think that will endure for a long time.
I hope everyone here has a great, smoke-free (!) weekend!
1 month milestone met and my flag is on top of it joining all the other flags of those gone before. Day 32 now. This is working... and I'm using past experiences to help spur me onwards. Few urges over the past few days but I got through them.
I think the milestones are great.. something to look forward to and hold yourself accountable. Month 2 now the next challenge. I can do this :)
Well I came undone after 10 months. Starting again. I don't want to look at a cigarette. Try for next year anniversary right here for me instead of relapse. Watch this space.
Building Yourself Up, One Goal at a Time
Quitting isn’t just about stopping something , it’s about starting something new. Every smoke-free day is a step toward the stronger, healthier version of you that you’re building through hard work, patience, and self-belief.
Set small goals and celebrate them:
Day 1 – You showed courage.
Week 1 – You built momentum.
Month 1 – You proved your strength.
Each goal achieved is proof that you can do hard things. Some days will test you, but remember growth happens when you push through the challenge, not when things are easy.
Stay focused on why you started, lean on your supports, and remind yourself: you’re not just quitting , you’re becoming.
Keep going. You’re building something amazing which is YOU!
It is 3 weeks today! Last 2 days were super hard for some reason. I think last 2 days were the hardest out of all other days! I wanted to smoke (well my addiction wanted me to smoke) all 48 hours , no brakes, except for sleep. I was mad and frustrated. I expected that at the beginning, but not after 19 days being smoke and nicotine free! But it is so much better today! I am so proud of myself! I didn't cave, even though I wanted to so bad!
Good luck to everybody and don't give up!
Natasha
Just quite sep 6 everyday is willpower strength achieved. Its very hard.
One day at a time.one hour at a time
I dontvhave a story. For health reasons I was advised to quit. That was sept 6 and battling one day at atme.
Just quite sep 6 everyday is willpower strength achieved. Its very hard
My late mother was a smoker, I never thought I would. I grew up with it and eventually tried it and turn to smoking for stress. No, it does not help and it costs a lot of money and my teeth are falling apart because of cigarettes and an injury. I just need to stop.
I'm on day 3 and today's been the hardest as it was back to school after the weekend which is when i'd usually vape the most, but miraculously i made it through. It's kinda crazy to think i started vaping (on and off for the most part) 7 years ago when i was only 15. I got close to slipping today but what made me feel a whole lot better was when i admitted to a professor of mine that i've not been doing great cuz i'm trying to quit vaping she made a joke about how the only thing that gets her through stuff a lot of the time now is nicorette lozenges and that she was sucking on one right in that moment. Made me feel a whole lot less embarrassed about the fact that i was even doing it in the first place and that even people who are in a superiority position know the struggle.