Hurdle #2. Came off a full day on the water in a boat in bitter freezing weather for work. Got home cold to my core. First impulse - cozy up in front of the fire with a cig, because it was such a "stressful" day. Reframed it - "it was a wonderful day. Challenging. Out in raw nature. Lucky me. I am cold. A cigarette will simply slow my warming process by constricting my veins." Took a hot shower instead, and moved through the moment.
Knowing that someone else was taking this on today helped... It is always so empowering when you add just the littlest drop of accountability to the mix...
Using all my tools, gained through the sobriety journey. I want to be a truly healthy person, who doesn't spend all her time juggling secret vices. Instead of a "pretend healthy person" - which is an awfully challenging costume to wear in public when it isn't true.