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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 955

bgaineshunter,

Staying busy can sometimes be a difficult task (as hard as that is to believe). It can be even harder to stay busy on a limited budget, however there are some options available to you. Exercise is a great way to stay busy and usually costs nothing! Going for walks or jogging can help you stay busy and can also have a positive impact on your health. However, if you are restricted to your home environment, you can still exercise. Work out videos are a great way to stay healthy while staying indoors. You can often rent these from your local library or community centre.

What about trying out a new hobby or skill? Mastering something that is new to you can be a great feeling and is often quite rewarding! Any new hobbies you have wanted to explore further?

Members, any other suggestions for bgaineshunter? How do you stay busy on a budget?

Stay close to the boards bgaineshunter and continue to post as often as you'd like. We are here for you when you need us!

Sarah, Health Educator

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Well, Breanne, I have problem with staying busy. I use to work as an instructional designer, but now I'm on disability. I have bipolar disorder. I've written a couple of books and some short essays, but I find that I can not write all of the time. I don't always have ideas and sometimes I'm stuck. Further, because I'm on disability, money is very limited. I have a trust fund that I'm allowed to dip into under certain conditions that don't include everyday wants and needs. (I know that I'm lucky to have the trust fund.) I guess what I'm trying to say is that I have a really difficult time staying busy. Sometimes I don't have money to go to a cafe to have a cup of coffee. My major outings are to doctors' offices and labs. Right now, I'm being treated for TB, so the house has been my best friend--the TV, my nemesis. It irritates me. The trust fund has allowed me to by some toys ( a Netbook, dongles, a train set, wireless networking equipment), and I'm now cleared to leave the house. So I'll go to my second cousin's graduation Saturday, if I'm not sick. It seems that I have a virus now, or maybe the sore throat that comes and goes and the occasional coughing are smoking withdrawal related. The doctor told me this morning that she doesn't think it has anything to do with the TB or the TB medicines.

A friend, a nonsmoker, once told me that life is boring, that it tends to be that way for everyone. I've thought about that. She's right. Smoking can't be used to overcome boredom. Boredom is endless. You have to keep working against it. Plus, I'm really no less bored while smoking.

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My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 32
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 864
Amount Saved: $324.00
Life Gained:
Days: 3 Hrs: 14 Mins: 4 Seconds: 53

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 278

I only have a 2 day weekend here in Canada, so it is biz as usual. PB, I promised myself no beer during my quit to ensure I didn't get a craving. I don't drink that much. So what did I do? Have beer 6 times in the last 2-3 weeks! Before that I hadn't had a drink in 4 months. Too many social functions I guess, but after the 2nd beer, I have never had a craving again while drinking. Just have some in moderation for a while, you are powerful enough to beat the craving if you get one. Enjoy the bbq and the beer, it is the weekend to do it!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/3/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 50
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 750
Amount Saved: $375.00
Life Gained:
Days: 5 Hrs: 12 Mins: 3 Seconds: 6

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 955

Great post Jim!

Members, Jim has posed a number of important questions in his post. What will your Memorial day look like? What will you do to ensure that you remain smoke-free this weekend?

Sarah, Health Educator

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

Hey Jim,

I started my 5 day weekend Thursday, and yes I'll be here all weekend. I think one I would have trouble with would be grilling out and having a beer. Fortunately for me I don't own a grill, so no worries for me. I'm not going to be doing much of anything over these 5 days, mainly just resting and enjoying my time off. Happy Memorial Day to you!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/2/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 50
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,000
Amount Saved: $600.00
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 12 Mins: 2 Seconds: 28

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Hey Gang!!!

Well, we're just about to start a 3-day holiday weekend here in the states.... Wooo Hooo!!!! For a lot of new quitters, you will be experiencing a lot of triggers associated with a holiday!!! If you haven't done so, now might be a good time to think about the triggers you may be confronted with and your plans for coping with them!!!

How about that family gathering where everyone there is still a smoker? How about that drive to the lake, where you smoked your way there? There are going to be lots and lots of things that you associate with smoking and it will really help to have that coping plan in place!!!

My intention for this post is for you new quitters to pose possible triggers that you may encounter over the weekend and for all of quit buddies to offer suggestions for coping! SO, think about it and let's have some fun with this!!!

Also, these long weekends are times when a lot of us will be away from the computer and unable to lend support to our SSC family. I am pledging to try to get on here when ever possible this weekend to offer my support if needed! How about the rest of you?

Happy Smoke-free Memorial Day Weekend, buddies!!!

Jim

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 443
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,075
Amount Saved: $1,827.38
Life Gained:
Days: 75 Hrs: 2 Mins: 16 Seconds: 45

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Days: 1198 Hours: 10

Minutes: 11 Seconds: 14

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197,190

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