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I quit smoking by vlogging! Yes, you read this correctly. I vlogged my way to a smoke-free life and you can too. Here is my story, slightly updated since it’s the original date of publishing over one year ago. I decided it was worth an update and maybe it will help someone. (revised 5/13/19)

The Story of me and most likely you will relate:

I started smoking cigarettes in my early youth; never intending that I would be a committed smoker for the rest of my life. No one ever expects on being a life long smoker. However, once nicotine has you hooked, you find yourself trapped in the misery of always trying to quit.

I tried every way possible method to quit smoking, but I never succeeded. So began the years of failed attempts and disappointment. Mostly disappointment in myself that I had allowed such a disgusting habit to control my life. It was from this disappointment and hopelessness that I decided to try something completely unexpected.

What does it mean to quit smoking by Vlogging – YOU-TUBE

Vlogging is a video diary that you can keep for yourself or make public. I use YouTube for vlogging my Quit Smoking diary. Originally I posted every day in the early stages of my cold turkey quit, then moved to every few days, and now I am a non-smoker.

How watching videos helped me quit smoking

Steve and I had been watching YouTube videos for several months for tips on quitting smoking. As a result of watching these videos, I found other individuals like myself struggling to stop smoking. I also found experienced professionals with extensive libraries of smoking cessation techniques.

Overcoming the hesitation of making a video diary of quitting nicotine:

I had very little knowledge of this platform and limited equipment, so I used my phone. I found myself extremely apprehensive about capturing my image and voice on video. Resolved to take a chance and risk embarrassment, I decided that nothing was more important then my finding my quit smoking path.

Youtube Video helped me connect with other people giving up smoking CIGARETTES:

Through my vlog, I have connected with other individuals on the same path as me. Watching their videos helps to encourage me; giving me the feeling of community. I have both received encouragement and also inspired others.

Looking back at past videos and helped me get through the bad days:

Vlogging has helped me to create a reference to see how far I am progressing in my journey. It can be easy to conveniently forget the reasons why you wanted to quit in the first place. I cannot count how many times in the past I have stopped only to find myself smoking one week later. If I felt like I’m about to give up, I returned to my earlier posts to remind me how far I have come.

In Conclusion: QUIT SMOKING BY VLOGGING

I have found the drive within myself to move forward into a healthy and happier life. Unwilling to accept the notion that I am incapable of change. The decision I made to smoke at twelve years old does not hold me in chains to a future of darkness and disease. I am stronger than the cigarette. I quit smoking cigarettes one vlog at a time and maybe you should try too. (update: I just celebrated my 50th birthday a non-smoker)

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