Try These 10 Ways to Quit Smoking

[olga wood]

Smoking is perhaps the hardest of all addictions to overcome. This is
why you cannot quit smoking unless you are absolutely determined to do
so no matter how hard it is and how long it takes. This article was
written to suggest to you 10 ways to quit smoking that have worked for
others. You must remember not to get discouraged no matter how many
times you fail.
As you go through the 10 ways to quit smoking and find the one you
want to try, remember that you will be fighting temptation no matter
which one you go with. The goal of each of these 10 ways to quit
smoking is to help you stay away from the habit until you get past the
urge to smoke. If one way fails you several times, you may wish to
consider trying another of the 10 ways to quit smoking. You should
also consider whether you're giving it everything you've got. Then try
again. Do not give up. You must simply choose to become more
determined each time you fail. Then choose one of the 10 ways to quit
smoking again and give it your full effort.
Whatever you do and whichever of the 10 ways to quit smoking you
choose, avoid self-defeating thoughts. You may wish to start by making
a list of all of the reasons you should quit smoking. Every hour
throughout the day you can make one of them your theme for the hour.
After a couple weeks you can simply choose to make a theme of the day
each day.
While you're working on your 10 ways to quit smoking, do a few other
things to increase your physical and mental stamina. Start on an
exercise program such as walking 30 minutes per day. Aim to drink
about 90 to 110 ounces of water per day. Go to bed at least two hours
before midnight and wake up each day just as the sun is coming up.
Keeping yourself as fit as possible when you quit smoking will help
you last through the withdrawal symptoms as you work on one of the 10
ways to quit smoking. Do not neglect your spiritual health, as studies
have proven that the most effective addiction breaking programs
involve calling on a higher power.
Now here are the 10 ways to quit smoking:
1. Distract yourself. Do not get stuck sitting alone with nothing to
do. Get involved in sports, games, exercise, or any group activities
you can find to join. If you do have down time, spend it in a place
where smoking is not allowed.
2. A week before you try to quit, switch to a distasteful cigarette
brand. You won't crave it as much when you quit.
3. Try gradually reducing how many cigarette sticks you smoke. Get to
where you are smoking half a cigarette per day, then cut it to a
quarter cigarette per day, and then cut it to every other day until
you can go several days without having the urge to smoke.
4. Each day, start smoking 20 minutes later in the day than the day
before.
5. Start by not smoking today. Then try it again tomorrow. When you
fail, start over by not smoking the following day.
6. Brush your teeth straight after meals to avoid the urge to smoke.
7. Have a friend willing to help you. Whenever you feel the urge to
smoke, have your friend come stay with you or go hang out with your
friend until the urge subsides or you fall asleep.
8. Throw away your cigarette lighters, matches, and ashtrays. Don't
buy them no matter what, even if you relapse to smoking.
9. Every time you feel the need for a cigarette, drink 16 ounces of
water. However, do not drink more than 160 ounces in one day.
10. Find someone else who wants to quit and addiction. Hang out
together 24/7 for a couple weeks and don't allow the other to
relapse.
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