Comments on: Why I Shouldn’t Start Smoking (Even Though I’ve Been Wanting To)

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By: xgravity23

xgravity23 — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:49:36 +0000

@Daniel - I know!! That is reason number 1. For me and some thing just knowing why I shouldn't be doing something isn't a strong enough deterrent. Like wasting time on the Internet. No matter how much I know why I shouldn't continue getting random lolcats, I can still waste so much time doing so when I should be grading.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:02:57 +0000

Smoking would ruin your running! I don’t really have a method for not doing things I have urges for, I just know very well why I shouldn’t and that’s enough to keep me from it. I still haven’t been able to stop smoking though, guess I should get a method huh?

By: xgravity23

xgravity23 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:33:06 +0000

@Beth Mildren - Ha ha! I could probably buy you and James a trip here after a year of smoking with the way cigarette prices are here.

By: xgravity23

xgravity23 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:29:15 +0000

@ww – I know, weird, right? Logic is powerful (that was the goal of this post), but I’ll try prayer and fasting as well. Might have to read up on fasting, though–haven’t done it as an adult, actually… Thanks!

By: Charity

Charity — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:49:49 +0000

I’m just going to focus on your question given that you already know your decision on this…

Distraction. I’ve dealt with stress by shopping. I’ve dealt with boredom by eating. For me, the solution to both was/is distraction. We don’t have the money for shopping, so I find projects at home to keep me busy or invest in something that provides for weeks or even months of entertainment (like knitting). This goes the same for boredom. I think knitting has done more to curb my winter-time eating habits that anything else. When it’s cold and dark for months and I’m sick of TV, it was easy to spend time baking. Fine, until I gained 15 pounds in one season, so the next season, I replaced the baking and the food in my hand with hobbies. I actually prepare for winter, knowing that I need projects.

By: Beth Mildren

Beth Mildren — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:39:34 +0000

If you ever need to waste money, do it in a more constructive way and buy me a ticket to Germany! It’ll be cheaper and more fun.I promise :) I’m glad you’re smart enough to recognize what’s really bothering you and avoid a bad habit that could only compound the situation.

By: ww

ww — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:57:24 +0000

Wow, crazy. I am really glad to hear that you aren’t going to start smoking. Sorry you’re having such cravings to smoke. One thing that helps me overcome powerful temptations is prayer and fasting. No joke.