|
|
| (не показана 1 промежуточная версия этого же участника) |
| Строка 1: |
Строка 1: |
| − | A lot of people have good intentions when it comes to stopping smoking, but few follow through with them. Read on to learn tips how you can quit smoking, and be one that does it sooner rather than later. You will then need to apply all you learn into your daily life, in order to quit for life.
| + | Content removed |
| − | | |
| − | In order for you to quit smoking successfully, you need to devise a list of your reasons for doing so. Take time to customize your list as a way to quit smoking more effectively. Each person has a unique way to taking care of things and accomplishing goals. It is important for you to find something that will work for you. Creating your own personal list helps you do this.
| |
| − | | |
| − | To maintain your willpower, despite intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms, look for healthy outlets for your stress. You may find it helpful to work out during the most difficult part of the day, learn a new skill or hobby, or book massages on a regular schedule. When you have downtime, surround yourself with pleasant distractions, such as good books, scheduled chats with friends or new games.
| |
| − | | |
| − | Nicotine replacement therapy can be an effective weapon in breaking the smoking habit. Nicotine withdrawal can lead you feeling restless, irritable, frustrated or depressed. The cravings can be overwhelming. These overwhelming feelings may be eased with nicotine-replacement therapy. Research has shown that people who make use of nicotine gum, lozenges, or patches can have twice the chances of quitting smoking successfully. Avoid nicotine replacements like lozenges or gum if you're still smoking.
| |
| − | | |
| − | You need to figure out what makes you want to smoke, before you can stop doing so. Examples include being around friends that smoke or being under stress. When you are first quitting and vulnerable, avoid the things that encourage you to smoke when possible. Some triggers can't be avoided, but they should be planned for.
| |
| − | | |
| − | Make it your mantra to never have a puff of another cigarette. Though you may be tempted to smoke during times of stress, do not allow those urges to undo your hard work. Remember that if you cave in once, it makes it that much easier to rationalize caving in again.
| |
| − | | |
| − | Practice becoming a good quitter until you can permanently quit smoking. Many ex-smokers took several tries before they were successful. When you quit, try to remain smoke-free for the longest period of time that you possibly can. When you get motivated again, be sure to set another date for when to quit. Each time you quit smoking and have a relapse, learn what went wrong and strive to quit for longer the next time. Eventually, you will get good at doing this, and you will quit and not go back.
| |
| − | | |
| − | When you feel like you need to smoke, try the delay tactic. Try to distract your mind and your body for 10 minutes by going for a walk or calling a friend; in this time your urge will probably have passed. If you don't, keep repeating this as you need to.
| |
| − | | |
| − | Tell your friends, family and co-workers about your plans to quit smoking. These people will make you accountable for your goals, and thus, increase the chance that you are successful. You do not want to disappoint them or fall short when it comes to their expectations. This could be exactly the motivation that you need when the going gets tough.
| |
| − | | |
| − | You should now understand that quitting smoking is possible if you put in the effort. The trick is to be determined to quit, and to plan a strategy and stick to it. If you can do this and implement the tips found here, you should be able to quit smoking permanently in a short time.
| |
| − | [http://www.purevolume.com/tramppacket7/posts/3970580/Kick+Your+Smoking+Habit+Once+And+For+All Effective Solutions To Curb Your Urge To Smoke]
| |
