PART 6: Maintaining Your Course

Day 1

Mirror Talk

Stand in front of a mirror and be your own cheerleader. “I am tobacco free. I want to be a healthy dad/mom/grandma/grandpa/friend (say an important role you have). I am going to succeed!”

 

What you say to yourself is powerful. These strong statements are called affirmations. You may not strongly believe it at first, but keep going.

1. State your affirmation in the present tense.

2. Say what you want, rather than what you don’t want.

3. Include feeling words that add positive emotion.

4. Be specific about what you want, rather than being vague.

5. Make the words simple and easy to remember.

 

Here Are a Few Affirmation Ideas

I am special and unique.

I take care of my body.

I am thankful for my life.

I am a good friend.

I am courageous.

I am strong.

I choose to respect myself.

I am proud to be me.

I trust myself.

I love to play and have fun.

I love to learn.

I am lovable.

I am learning from this experience.

I choose to be in control.

 

Write today’s affirmation, using the tips and examples above. Write this statement on a sticky note and put it where you will see it, like the bathroom mirror or in your wallet. Create a reminder on your phone that will pop-up during the day. Say it out loud or repeat it to yourself.

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