How to quit smoking cigarettes

According to researchers it will take 10-14 attempts to kick the nasty habit of smoking. Quitting aids will help reduce the overall number of attempts that are needed. Here are a few tips to help you on your way to a healthier, non smoking, lifestyle. Writing a list of reason you want to stop, whatever it maybe from improving your health to saving money to being a good role model. Next time your cravings emerge simply read the list to remind yourself of your reasons. Set a date to when you want to quit, do not try reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke. Constantly remind yourself that smoking is a negative and nastiness of the habit. Remove anything tobacco related, your cigs, matches, lighters, ashtrays. Ask for help, tell people you are trying to quit smoking, perhaps they have some tips and tricks that help. Figure out when what triggers your smoking. Is it when you have a coffee in the morning. Prehaps switching to tea will help change your craving. Breaking those nicotine associations will stall cravings. Take a few deep breaths when you feel like a smoke. This will relax you from the stress associated with not smoking. Changing the way you eat may help, stay away from spicy or sweet foods. Eat some fruit instead. Keep a daily or weekly log on how much money you’re saving, and put that money into a jar so you can see what you are saving. Do not beat yourself up for slipping if you light a cig. Instead focus on how well you were doing, and try quitting again. Reward yourself after breaking milestones. Everyone lives to be rewarded for a job well done. Try sugar free gum to give your mouth something to do without adding the calories.

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