This week on Thoughts Off The Stem I'm talking about quitting smoking cigarettes. I have tried for years to stop smoking. The last couple months I actually have a handle on it and haven't had a cigarette in over 40 days now. In this sesh I detail what it was like to quit, how I prepared to quit, some tips I used to quit cigarettes and some of the tools I used to prepare myself for success. When you're quitting smoking cigarettes, although it's a physical addiction you must prepare mentally for the journey you're about to take. Yes it's a journey. Think of it like Zelda's quest. You get really excited about starting out, then quickly get frustrated over the lack of progress, but ultimately you keep going because you want to see where the story takes you. I found a method for me that seems to be working really well. Hopefully after listening or watching the sesh these tips and tools can help you smoking cigarettes and start you on your tobacco less journey. I would like to say that I'm not putting this out there because I'm on some self righteous kick. I'm just offer some advice and empathy to those that are trying to make this monumental change. It's tough enough to go through this transition on your own. Hopefully this will help those people work their way through the ups and downs of the first few days and weeks of quitting cigarettes. I also know it's been a short time since I quit. Some people are going to be skeptical I know. I can tell you this is the umpteenth time I've tried to quit and this time is different. I don't have any urges for a cigarette nor do I think about it. I'm perfectly content without my little cigarette buddies. This sesh is a bit long winded but I really wanted to make sure I did a thorough job of explaining myself even if I did over explain a little bit. I hope you enjoy the sesh and if you are quitting I hope something in here helps you achieve your goal of removing cigarettes from your life. Don't forget to visit Tots420.com, subscribe, follow and like the episodes. It really helps me out.