101 REPLACEMENTS FOR SMOKING A CIGARETTE!
from wortner on 10/14/2002 11:04:35 PM
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NO MORE EXCUSES FOR SMOKING! HERE ARE 101 REPLACEMENTS FOR SMOKING A CIGARETTE!
I found these on ABOUT.COM and couldn't resist! They forgot one thing I used to do a lot of!! I slept. I went to bed early during the first few weeks of my quit. I figured if I were asleep, I couldn't smoke!! Now it's YOUR turn to add to the list!! And--NO MORE EXCUSES!! You have lots more to keep you occupied now instead of letting old Nicodemon get the upper hand. Remember...if I can do it, so can you! WTG!
854 smoke-free days and still grateful!
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101 Replacements for Smoking a Cigarette
There comes a time in every ex-smoker's life when we want a cigarette so bad we can taste it... and yet, we know we don't really want to go back to that stinking slavery and the feeling of failure again. Fortunately, these feelings, cravings and urges only last for a short time. Once you get busy doing something else instead of thinking about cigarettes, the urge disappears and you are back on track. Here is a list of things you can do to pull yourself out of the NicoDemon's reach. Print it out and carry it with you along with your list of reasons you quit smoking..
1. Quiet Walk in the park.
2. Play with a dog or cat.
3. Play with children
4. Work on a jigsaw puzzle.
5. Take a bubble bath for 1/2 hour
6. Listen to good music.
7. Wash your car.
8. Clean a closet or drawer
9. Write a friend a note
10. Hug someone today.
11.Watch Survivor II.
12. Mow the Lawn
13. Play Scrabble 1
14. Walk the dog.
15. Brisk walk or jog.
16. Clean the refrigerator out.
17. Watch the aquarium fish.
18. Meditate for 20 minutes.
19. Say a prayer for someone.
20. Bake cookies or a cake.
21. Shop till you drop.
22. Do some indoor gardening.
23. Wash some windows.
24. Read to an elderly person.
25. Visit someone in a hospital.
26. Go fishing.
27. Drive around the block.
28. Plant a shrub.
29. Get a soothing massage.
30. Try aromatherapy.
31. Take some pictures..
32. Browse through an online auction.
33. Rent a videotape.
34. Work a crossword puzzle.
35. Do inline dancing.
36. Work out in a gym.
37. Hit a punching bag.
38. Read some poetry.
39. Do some Yoga.
40. Roll pennies in wrappers.
41. Sort the sock drawer.
42. Browse a book store.
43. Take up needlepoint.
44. Fly a kite.
45. Wash the car
46. Eat a pizza.
47. Make hard-boiled eggs.
48. Go to the library.
49. Sweep the porch.
50. Pick or buy flowers.
51. Sing a song.
52. Rearrange furniture.
53. Start a woodworking project.
54. Fix something that's broken.
55. Brush your teeth.
56. Get a seafood dinner.
57. Put up a backyard bird feeder.
58. Watch "World's Funniest Animals".
59. Call your grandma or grandpa.
60. Talk to your Quit Buddy.
61. Make a protein milkshake.
62. Draw or paint a picture.
63. Play a musical instrument.
64. Play Solitaire.
65. Watch ants with a magnifier.
66. Make a snowman.
67. Get a tan in a salon.
68. Make a healthy snack
69. Repot your houseplants.
70. Play with a Slinky toy.
71. Read a magazine.
72. Suck on some Altoids.
73.Visit a florist to smell flowers.
74. Read posts in the Forum.
75. Go to a good movie.
76. Bicycle around the block.
77. Buy a Secret Pal greeting card.
78. Play a new CD.
79. Cook up a new dish.
80. Browse a new store.
81. Have or do a pedicure.
82. Shop for shoes.
83. Watch Crocodile Hunter on TV.
84. Talk to your sponsor.
85. Take your daily vitamins.
86. Play cards with someone.
87. Pay a couple of bills.
88. Make a terrarium.
89. Play with an Etch-A-Sketch.
90. Sit outside, listen to birds.
91. Make a video film.
92. Play an online game.
93. Read some funny jokes.
94. Enjoy the smells in a bakery.
95. Listen to the ocean on tape or for real.
96. Play with a toy race car.
97. Drink a new juice.
98. Chew on a licorice whip.
99. Wax the car.
100. Put photos in an album.
101. Make love.
93 additional things to do instead of smoking
posted about 2005
*get together with friends *watch a fun video *learn something new * read a good book *play games * do an activity *enjoy a hobby *play a sport *make something new *eat a great meal *go to the zoo *take a bubble bath *look at old photos *smile *make someone else smile *finish what you start *solve a riddle *watch a sunset *jump rope *gather seashells *whistle a tune *read a poem *do a favor *surprise someone *play catch *throw a party *join a club get a hug *talk to friends *wish on a star *run through a sprinkler *go camping *memorize a song *help a friend in need *build a sand castle *learn to juggle *write a skit *do good deeds *have lemonade on a hot day *blow bubbles *dance *exercise *climb a tree *run through a field of wild flowers *volunteer *tickle a baby's tummy *play with your pet *cheer someone up *roll in the grass *snuggle a stuffed animal *swing on a swing *eat ice cream *walk barefoot in the sand *make hand shadows *do cartwheels *go bird watching *give a gift *play basketball *kiss a parent *watch the clouds *start a garden *learn a language *play an instrument *go fishing make a gift *hike *set your goals *phone a friend *have a picnic *think happy thoughts *ride a bike *watch the ocean *write to friends *do your best *count your blessings *make a poster *make someone laugh *improve your score *listen to birds *learn to cook *plan a treasure hunt *play in the park *go swimming *collect something *keep a promise *trade cards *do magic tricks *build a model *go bowling *keep a journal *do better than last time *photograph things you love *brighten someone's day
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