Here is a step by step process which you can follow which will lead you to your way of success of quitting smoking.
1. Prepare yourself and get ready
Get a calendar and mark a specific date on which you want to quit smoking. Change your environment and surroundings as much as possible. Remove ashtray, lighters, cigarettes, lighter fluid, or anything else that is related to smoking. Clean the carpets and furniture if you smoke at home to get rid of the smell. Wash and clean your clothes to remove all tobacco odors.
List down all the reasons you can think of on why you want to quit smoking. It could be due to your health. Make a research on all the harmful effect that smoking can bring, and also all the benefit that you will gain by quitting smoking.
Perhaps facts and reasons such reducing your chance of getting cancer, breathe easier, eliminate second hand smoke in your family, setting a good example as parents , skin being more radiant, whiter teeth, eliminate tobacco odor, save lots of money, more stamina and too many reasons and facts to state. Make sure you write all that down.
2. Gain support
Let everybody you know that you are going to quit cigarettes for good. Also get their support by assuring that they won't smoke in front of you if any of them are smokers. Get some advice from your doctor or physician regarding any resources or medication to help you to quit smoking. ou can also visit your dentist get your teeth clean. Look for counseling or social support group in your local area for quitting smoking.
3. Pick up new skills and hobbies
Instead of smoking, talk a walk about the park and fill your lungs with fresh air. Pick up new skills and hobbies that you may be interested in the past but haven't really got the time for it. Now is the perfect time to rediscover your passion again. It could be a sports, games or any leisure. Keep yourself maximizing your time at all times and live life to the fullest.
4. Use medication
You can use medication to help you in any sort. You can resort to nicotine replacement therapies such as gums, patches or spray. You can also opt for non-nicotine based treatment such as laser treatment, acupuncture, consuming herbs, Zyban and others. Do a research on which method suits your personality, health history and lifestyle the most.
5. Be prepared to face relapse and go through difficult situations
In the process of quitting, you will face an extremely difficult and stressful time. Unforeseen circumstances and stressful situations will be a temptation to pick the cigarettes again. Relapse may happen after 2 to 3 months that you have quit. Nicotine is highly addictive, thus you must be mentally strong to battle it.
By: Tony James
Healthy Diet