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Don’t look back in anger.
Unless we didn’t make it clear before, quitting smoking is a huge positive. There are far too many physical and psychological benefits to mention, and your overall health will improve massively.
That said, you shouldn’t look back at the way you used to be in total disgust. Unless of course you’re remembering the way your breath used to stink the morning after a night of smoking…
Quit To Fit Week 9
Life coach Raul Aparici has been here to help you over the past eight weeks, so he isn’t going anywhere now. As always, he’s more than happy to give his professional insight into how you’re likely to feel at this stage in the journey.
“Remember when you were a smoker? Although there are indisputable benefits to having quit, there may be a little nagging feeling inside you that perhaps things weren’t so bad back then.
“We tend to forget the bad stuff and fondly remember the good times we had smoking,” he said.
Remembering the good times we had during our smoking days will only make us more tempted to go back. Write these feelings off as nothing more than nostalgia.
Don’t fall for the trap
“Now that you feel in charge, maybe it’s ok to smoke socially again? To reconnect with some of the old crew we left behind? It may feel like a convincing argument but it’s a trap!
“Everything looks better through the eyes of nostalgia but the truth is nobody wants you bringing back the yellow nails, the smelly hair and the psychological dependence you had for the cigarettes,” he said.
“Give the old you the benefit of compassion and understanding. You can understand why you made certain choices but the truth is you are so much better off not smoking. Self-compassion is a key part of the process and something that will serve you well going forward.
“The past is always with us; own your past as a smoker and use that knowledge to understand and help those around you who are looking to quit. You’ve become a role model; own it!”
If you want to take on the challenge as well, let us know your progress and see how our teams are getting on by using the #QuitToFit. Nine weeks into your life post cigarettes is when you really get to strut like a boss.
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