Newsletter Day 14

Hi ,            Wednesday Oct 14,  2009                     Send to a Friend Wednesday, Day 14 of your Quitober Challenge. The message today is to "work safer" & of course live safer. With what we now know about our health it is not unusual to see so many people out walking or riding a bike & watching what we eat in order to stay fit & healthy. Quitting smoking is just another part of this awareness of increasing our quality of life & hopefully longevity. Quitober Says: Got some good feedback from Sue from UA below. Has anyone had any support from their family or workmates? What do they think of you taking the Quitober Challenge & quitting?   Your Say Sue from UA says: "I look forward to the Newsletters, I think because they are positive and have some good ideas in them. My stickers are gradually filling up the month of October calendar I have put on my office door. I think the tough time for me will be after October is over and no one really cares anymore. Then I will really be doing it for myself, by myself which is important but the campaign has been a great kick start. Thanks again." Quitober reply: Wow!.. that is great to hear Sue, that might even keep me in my job!!. Nicholas from UA says: I like the daily reminders I think they actually help … but I think everyone to their own.. Lucky No. 13… thanks  ;-) Quitober reply: Yeah when I run the event properly next year (hopefully) I will be able to tailor the system to suit the individual needs & desires. Honour System  If you have started to smoke again please let us know by clicking: "I have started to smoke again" and add your email address to notify us.   Quit Smoking Tips Tip 14 :                                                                                          *Tips supplied by Quitnet.com  Question Your Spending On Nicotine. In spite of public health announcements and doctor's warnings, the thing that makes a majority of smokers want to quit is the rising cost of cigarettes. (expected to double next year) One ex-smoker suggests 'thinking about money' as a motivation to quit smoking. For example, answer this question for yourself, "How many times have I decided to buy cigarettes instead of food?" Or, "How much money do I spend on cigarettes every week? What could I have done with that money instead? Have I had to pass up something that I really wanted because I couldn’t afford it?" If you quit smoking, you won't have to make these kinds of choices again; 'think of the money' you'll be able to spend on things you really want or need. More Links: Woman's Day Quit Smoking Food Coach   Sponsors Corner Quitober is a partner of Safe Work Australia Week 2009 Visit our worksafe page: click here   Safe Work Australia Week 25–31 Quitober 2009 National Safe Work Australia Week is held annually in October to focus attention on workplace safety and wellness issues. The week aims to encourage all working Australians to get involved in, and concentrate on, safety in their workplace to reduce death, injury and disease and increase wellness.   Twit or Tweets You can follow us on Twitter.com/Quitober or Facebook.com/Quitober Realtime results on Twitter for quit smoking near:Australia within:2500km : Results below. sonnyfodera: chest pains!! I have quit thats it! no more smoking!! such a filthy habit! adelaide, australia JosFuz: @iMaGoKeYGiRl congrats on trying to quit smoking. If I can do it, you can too! quitober: Sue from UA says: I think the tough time for me will be after Quitober is over and no one really cares anymore. - Quit Smoking Brisbane, Australia  Thank you for all of your contributions Regards The Quitober Team Look at this email online, Click Here: