Make The Connection

Healthylife® QuitWell™

Part 2

Parents giving kids piggy-back rides, laughing and having fun.

Keeping your motivation and values in mind is a great way to encourage yourself when quitting gets tough. Look for ways to connect your motivation and values to your attitude and actions.

How do your attitudes and actions show what is important to you? If you feel there is a mismatch, it might be time for a new point of view!

Old view:Quitting is going to be horrible. I like to do what I want, when I want.

New view:I value time with my family and want to be a good role model for my kids. It will be awesome to enjoy family time without the interruption of smoke breaks. I can model healthy behavior for my kids.

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