I didn't read Allen Carr, but I do the same thing. I quit smoking about 4 months ago and I frequently note the times it's so nice to be a nonsmoker...to be free. I point it out to everyone too LOL "Hey, did I mention I'm a non-smoker?", "I would have had to go outside right now, but seeing as I'm a NON-SMOKER I don't have to" or "Hey you guys, smell me, don't I smell good? I'm a non-smoker ya know
", "Look at these fab new shoes!! I bought them with cigarette money...Did I tell you I'm a non-smoker?!" I'm not known for my subtlety. AVRT describes this as Abstinence Commitment Effect or ACE; "the pleasant up-lifted feelings reseulting from sensing control and the return of hope" and JT points out that it is different than a pink cloud that may vanish at some point...but rather "Hope feels good, and you may confidently enjoy it." Oh yeah...