Decided to quit Smoking? Very good. This means that the first big step has already been done. The next step will be to change their habits. Here are eight tips that will help you succeed once and for all.
It won’t be easy, but especially difficult to have in the beginning. But nothing is impossible — you can do it. We have listed specific techniques that step by step will help you to forget about cigarettes forever.
1. Select a date
Define a clear date, for example, two weeks. Then you will have time to prepare. Also decide to reduce the number of cigarettes gradually or quit Smoking at once.
2. Write a personal list
What you will gain and which will lose? Write what you personally to quit Smoking. Good tip is to attach this list on the fridge, so every day he reinforced the motivation.
3. Take notes while Smoking
Each time write down what it feels like to smoke. Perhaps you are glad, you are saddened or stressed out? Because of this you will get an idea how much smoke, which means every cigarette and why you want to smoke it at certain moments.
4. Avoid anything that reminds you of Smoking
When it comes to the date, it’s time to begin the journey to life without cigarettes. And then it would be good to avoid places and situations that remind you of Smoking. This can be the balcony, Smoking on the job or Smoking buddy. In the beginning it is especially important.
5. Provide auxiliary means
To quit Smoking can help products containing nicotine e.g., patches or gum. If you are 18 years of age, they can without prescription buy in the grocery store or pharmacy, but if you are younger, you have to go to the doctor.
6. Decide what to do when you want to smoke
Craving for cigarette will from time to time to sneak up to you. And it’s good then to refer to a pre-established list of activities that can be a distraction. For example:
To go out and run
To practice
To eat something
Drink a glass of water
Brush your teeth
To call a PAL
A strong desire to smoke a cigarette usually lasts only a few minutes. Perhaps, it’s good to know!
7. Reward yourself
For extra motivation, you can defer the savings on cigarettes money. And then buy yourself something nice.
8. Let family and friends will help
This is a very important point. Tell your surroundings that you’re trying to quit Smoking, and use the support of family and friends. Ask them to cheer you on, for example, do not smoke during your meeting with them.
