First of all, think if you really want to causes of smoking, because if you have any doubts, you should not continue reading this, simply close it and light another cigarette.
If you are sure, then let’s proceed.
Never think that it will be too hard to handle. Make a list with reasons to quit smoking and read that list as often as possible. Prepare your self physically for the big moment, drink lots of liquids, don’t neglect your sleep and avoid getting tired. Pick a fixed date and be careful to not pick a day in which you might get tempted more than usual. And all this time, think positively and realistic, it’s not easy to quit, but it’s not impossible either. The symptoms that appear after you’ve quit smoking are just temporary and they will only last one or two weeks. You will be more tempted to smoke during the fist seven days, because you body will ask for nicotine.
During the first 3 months there will be other temptations, especially during stressful moments when you consider a cigarette might relax you. Identify those moments because those will be the hardest times and you will need all the resources to restrain. Most people have to try a couple of time to succeed quitting. The best part is that it becomes easier in time.
To make it easier, you will have to implicate someone else also. For example, you could place a bet that you can do it, the stake will be an extra motivation. If all those around know that you will quit, then all their support will also help. Then, quit gradually. You will have to prepare your mind and body for the big moment. Seven days before the time you intend to quit smoking try to gradually smoke less and less. You can do this for example by only smoking half of each cigarette, or by delaying the lighting of the first cigarette with one hour every day. Decide every day how many cigarettes you will be smoking, and if you can, smoke even less. Smoke only when you really want to and avoid the moments when you light a cigarette by habit. The day before you facts on smoking, try leaving to someone without talking your cigarettes along.
That first day without cigarettes will be the hardest, and you should be very careful, and only think you will not be smoking “today”. Then throw away all cigarettes and lighters. You can even make a list of things you could be buying, and then calculate their value in cigarette packs.
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