count Dang, look at that. I made it through nine months. Wow. That’s three times longer than I ever quit before. I am impressed.

This just goes to show you the power of motivation. The reality of the situation is that smoking is no longer an option. So whenever I consider it, I reject it.

The habits I developed along the way are working pretty well by now. My way of thinking is different than nine months ago. I no longer dwell on what I think I used to like about smoking. I just don’t smoke anymore, and I get on with other stuff.

I am not deluded enough to think I am out of the woods yet, though. I have to stay focused and resist the urges I still get. It’s much easier now because the urges are weaker, and I am stronger.

I still go from day to day, one day at a time. That’s the only way to stay quit.

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