Quitting smoking and other addictions is more successful with support. Public tobacco cessation support groups are offered at the People’s Place Community Center in Gardner, MA and in the Briggs Conference Room in Athol, MA.
Professionally facilitated classes at your location bring a high-value and life-changing resource to the people you care about. Workbooks and interactive teaching materials give every smoker a chance to develop their unique Quit Plan.
Groups are always offered without cost to participants – no cost, no co-pay, no insurance requirements.
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Quitting smoking or any other unhealthy relationship with a substance is more successful with support.
Today is a good day to shout about your accomplishments. You need to remind yourself of the steps you’ve taken. Let’s encourage others and remind ourselves as we brag a bit today! (And please remember that even small steps can lead us to that big change!) Been battling the “bulge?” – how many pounds have […]
if you’re thinking you “used to” do some of those things, why the heck did we stop?! Let’s make it a priority to use our creativity before the week is over – better yet, do it today! Notice your mood when you do.
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Everybody grab your earbuds today! Let’s use some “good medicine” that comes without a childproof lid. Music has a spectacular capacity to move our mood. Feeling crummy? Craving? Crank up the tunes! We all know it works, so let’s make a HABIT of taking our music with us wherever we go. Music is medicine! From
So here we are early in the seventh month, at about midpoint of the calendar year. Which begs the question, “how’s it going?” As half of the year has passed into the past, we might be compelled to think about the goals we have set, the journeys we’ve begun, the changes we’ve tried to make,
The key to success will be continuing to take (at least small) steps each day. There’s some magic in momentum that will get you to your goal – as long as you don’t sit idle too long. Complacency is contrary to growth. Moving things tend to move and sitting things tend to sit. So, if
Today’s a great day to start moving toward a 4th of July Quit Day. Independence Day may be my very favorite Quit Day of all (although ANY day is a good Quit Day.) There’s time – if we start today – to get a solid plan in place to deal with all 5 aspects of
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“Let It Shine” Some people say that today is the “longest day of the year.” Technically it’s the day of the year (if you live in the northern hemisphere) when there are more hours and minutes of daylight than any other. So in actuality, today will be neither longer nor shorter than yesterday. BUT… (with
“Growing is Hard” Growing can be hard. There will always be obstacles to overcome. Growth requires a willingness to change and a determination to not turn back when we encounter those obstacles. We must summon the courage and grit to push on, push through, push past those barriers. To not change – not grow –
“Our Deepest Fear” It may be common to feel fearful when it looks like we have no control. But in some situations, it’s also tempting to claim we have no control because it seems to free us from responsibility. If we’re helpless, the situation is hopeless, and nobody can expect us to do anything about
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“Stay in Touch, Stay on Track” When you connect with others who are on the same journey, you feel accepted and understood! Let’s face it, some of our friends and family members really don’t get it. They may really care about you, but they don’t know how to personally relate to how complicated addiction can
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“This Feeling – Step Three” Like the last two posts, this post takes a closer look at the negative feelings we experience. In the past we may have tried to avoid those uncomfortable emotions. Rather than trying to avoid the feelings, let’s look at the last of three important reminders that can help us learn
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“This Feeling – Step Two” Like yesterday’s post, this post takes a closer look at the negative feelings we experience. In the past we may have tried to avoid those uncomfortable emotions by treating them or retreating from them. Rather than trying to avoid the feelings, let’s look at the second of three important reminders
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“This Feeling – Step One” For the next couple posts, let’s take a closer look at the negative feelings we experience. In the past we may have tried to avoid those uncomfortable emotions by treating or retreating, by using a familiar chemical in order to get a temporary sense of relief. Rather than trying to
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I’ve seen a few fields dotted with the dried blossoms of dandelions. I realize some folks consider them to be a weed, and some lawn-loving friends absolutely despise them, but I’m always going to have a warm spot in my heart for the feathery little umbrellas that carry dandelion seeds on their windy ways on
Changing our behavior can be a challenge, especially if there’s an addiction involved. At Quitters Win, we have learned that a Change Plan or Quit Plan needs to be comprehensive and cover five specific aspects. Be sure to read about BESOCHEMPS, the 5-Headed Dragon. It’s a unique and highly effective way to see and then
