Quit Smoking Tips

If you smoke, consider quitting. Just think of all the benefits that would give to you, and all the years it would add to your life. Stop fooling yourself when you think smoking does not matter. It does! It is going to hurt you till you die, unless... you quit!

You think this is hard? It is! Nicotine is what makes smoking addictive, and it is harder to quit it than it is to quit heroin or cocaine. But the word ‘hard’ is not synonymous with the word ‘impossible’, and that’s where quitting becomes easier.

Just because you think quitting is not so easy, give you no excuse to play with your life, because that is all you have! You do know that it is not so kind to your health. Think of all the good things that will happen to you if you quit. If you can not think of any, maybe the Benefits of Quitting we have compiled for you will give you some ideas.

The first step: Take the plunge

The best way to quit is stop vacillating about its possibility, and just take the plunge. Stop smoking as soon as you think you should quit instead of waiting for some ‘golden moment’ when it would appear easier. There will be no such moment.

Arm Yourself with Information

Learn about quitting and how to go about it. Read, search the internet, ask friends. Grab information about local quitting programs and centers that deal with addiction to nicotine. Join internet forums that discuss quitting. Once you realize how important quitting is for your life, it would not be hard to make the decision.

Stick to your Decision

Once you decide to stop, make sure you do not carry your cigarettes around with you. Loads of people successfully quit without using any treatment, but if you think you would do better with one, and then go for it. There are a variety of options available and you can just take any you think is suitable for you. (For a list of option see Quitting Smoking Aids) Talking to your friends who have quit may help you take your decision too. But whichever treatments you decide on, stick to it. Remember, it is your determination that is going to count more than anything.

Change your Habits

If smoking is a thing of leisure then it may be helpful if you occupy yourself with work and activities. However, if smoking occurs with work then you might do better by taking a break. Indulge in healthier food, and hobbies. Take time out to pamper yourself. And try to relax.

Take up a craft or a sport. Socialize more with non-smoking friends.

Clean-up!

Remove the signs of your smoking past. Wash all the ashtrays in your home and get all clothes and furnishings that smell of smoke cleaned. Not only will the environment remind you of a healthier life, but after the money you spend, you will think twice before starting to smoke again.

Choose a (practical) Target

It helps to keep a goal. Begin with one non-smoking day; continue on to two, then a week and then a month. Take each target as a bigger challenge, but deal with it bit by bit, unless you think you can manage a life time.

Express!

Share your quitting troubles and experience with your friends and family, particularly with people who have quit. Ask for advice. Consult your doctor if you think the withdrawal symptoms are not manageable.

Writing about your experience may help you analyze your situation better. It may help to maintain a diary in which you can jot down your goals, reasons to quit, your problems, your reasons to continue quitting, etc. Paint, write poetry... Pamper your senses with the aesthetic skills you have.

Remember!

It is you who took the first puff to begin with and it is YOU and YOU ALONE who can make the difference in your life. Quitting is YOUR decision, and YOU have to stick to it. You cannot get away with excuses, simply because you think it is not your fault. It is! So, act responsible and QUIT... till the end!

All the best!