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Effective Tips to Help You Stop Smoking
Posted by in Quit Smoking on September 29, 2011
Kicking off your smoking habit is not as hard as you think. Maybe you’ve tried some self-help programs that guaranteed you to become nicotine free within a couple of days. One way or another, the program you’ve chosen had failed you in becoming one.
To help you boost your confidence and kick your habit for good, below are a few among the most effective and proven tips on how you can quit your nasty habit of cigarette smoking.
Set SMART goals
Stopping cigarette smoking can be one of your hardest challenges you’ll ever undergo. To help you become successful with your goal, it is imperative to at least set general and specific goals to serve as your guide throughout the process.
Abrupt smoking cessation will only bring withdrawal symptoms. In order to avoid them, you must learn slowly stop and bringing your smoking habit to a halt gradually.
Set goals on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Whether you’ll cut down your cigarette consumption to at least 5 to 10 percent each week, the bottom line is to make goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bounded.
Mind Setting
Setting clear goals is the first step to become successful. The next best thing you have to do and train yourself in doing is mind setting.
Once all your goals are already laid out, create a mindset of achieving all your goals. Repeating your goals on a daily basis is a good technique to help those goals come in contact with your subconscious mind. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Stop Smoking Easily Now!
Posted by in Quit Smoking on September 29, 2011
I stopped smoking 7 years ago after a pack a day habit that lasted a long time. I have also read and written much on the topic as well as researched it by meeting and talking with many ex-smokers. I can tell you that there are about as many ways to stop smoking as there are ex-smokers.
Some people like a structure and a timetable and require a “quit date”; others say that they were better off without the pressure of a deadline. Some used nicotine replacement therapies; other did it “cold turkey”. Some people unfortunately complain of tremendous physical and mental side-effects to quitting cigarettes whereas others happily report no reaction at all!
However, amidst all this contradictory information there is some advice that rings true for all people.
Health
It may be an idea for smokers to take a trip to their doctor if they are considering quitting cigarettes. A doctor may be able to give advice as well as warn the patient of any potential dangers there may be.
The Psychology of New Habits
The best thing about giving up smoking is that, despite any withdrawal systems, people will always feel better after a few months living smoke free.
So, as the smoker will be experiencing a lifestyle change when they give up, it is a great idea to include another positive change at the same time to counteract the loss of the other habit and distract feelings of loss.
It may be an idea to find a hobby that involves using the hands as smokers who are giving up often find themselves fidgeting and at a loss with what to do with them. Read the rest of this entry »