When I thought of writing this post at alittle deeper level, I was actually in a session with a client. I used to be a smoker too and he is. I used it as an exmple of the narrative change. I found that when non-smokers would talk about the cancer risk or the cost etc, I just felt like having another cigarette. Their honest attempts to shift my perception and convince me actually reinforced the behaviour. I always found this interesting in myself and then spent some time to work out why I did it.

I figure that I am not so unique so it may help others too. Also, the patterns are still there, don't tempt fate and ever test if you are still addicted.