Stop Smoking -
Some Effective
Ways
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Nicotine is one of the most addictive,
harmful and widely available drugs in the
world. The psychological, or mental side of
nicotine addiction is more difficult to beat
than cocaine or heroin because of how
thorougly interwoven the habit of smoking
is in our daily lives.

Smoking really is a persistent habit that is
so difficult to leave behind and many a
smoker have tried to quit the habit. Some
have succeeded, and others have failed
miserably. Some have been able to stop for
a short time and went back to their old
habits.

Smoking is both legal and socially
acceptable in many situations, it can be
difficult to avoid it completely. Many people
smoke when they are bored or simply for
something to do so finding a new hobby or
something to keep you occupied can help.
Some think it looks cool.

Others start because their family members
or friends smoke. Whatever you decide to
do, just ensure you find something
enjoyable to do to fill in the gaps at the
times you would have previously lit up a
cigarette.

A lot of smokers can attest to how difficult
it is to get rid of their nasty smoking
habits. They have gotten so used to it that
they feel like their day lacks something
important if they fail to puff even a stick of
cigarette. How does one begin to quit
smoking and keep their promises to remain
smoke-free?

Here are some quick and easy ways
to stop smoking:
a) Prepare yourself for the battle you’re
about to face- Admit it. Your biggest
opponent here is your self – your will and
determination to say no to cigarettes.
Psyche yourself up, think only of positive
thoughts. Negativity will only make you
lose your drive to quit easier.

b) Make a list- Jot down every reason you
have in mind to want to quit smoking. List
down all the positive effects quitting will
bring you. Write down all the activities
you can enjoy once you’ve let go of
smoking. This gives you something to look
forward to when you’ve finally achieved
your goal.

c) Condition your body- Get started in a
moderately-paced exercise routine that
will help get your body in the best
condition to fight your cigarette cravings.

d) Mark the date- Set the date when you will
finally quit smoking. Make it sacred, let
nothing or no one break it for you. It may
help that you make the quitting date fall on
a significant date to make the event
something to look forward to.

e) Know what you’re getting yourself
into- Keep your expectations simple and
attainable. Over-expecting may magnify
little failures. Understand what you’ll be
battling while trying to quit. You’ll
experience withdrawal symptoms, but
these symptoms will pass in a matter of
minutes, it is just a matter of holding on
to your will a little longer than usual.

It is also best to keep in mind that most
quitters never got what they wanted in
their first tries. So don’t be too hard on
yourself if you’ve failed a few times before.

f) Gradually cut back on the amount of
cigarettes you light- It doesn’t help to
abruptly deprive yourself of the cigarette
and nicotine intake that you’re body has
gotten used to. Something as little as one
stick every one or two weeks will help your
body ease out of your usual nicotine fills.

Quitting smoking can affect one's body
chemistry, it is important to adjust one's
diet so that one can provide nutrients that
the body needs during this difficult time.
Help flush out toxins from the body by
drinking eight glasses of water each day.

But always remember that regardless of the
quit smoking product type you are eager to
try you should always consult your
doctor in advance.
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