Post by gorretorbita on Feb 18, 2011 3:11:24 GMT -7
Smoking is indeed a tough habit to get rid of but if one is prepared to face the difficulties it becomes an enjoyable challenge. There are innumerable Ways to stop smoking and abundant help available. It is important that one selects the right way to stop smoking. Above all it is important that one is determined to quit smoking and develops a strong self control.
It is necessary to convince the mind that it is important to quit smoking. One must keep in mind the reasons to quit smoking. The reasons should not be allowed to become less urgent as time passes by. They should be reviewed occasionally and kept green in the memory.
One might feel the urge to smoke just one cigarette while trying to quit smoking. But one should realize that smoking just one more cigarette can lead to relapse and compel a person to smoke more. It is important to strengthen our minds and shake off such thoughts.
A proper and healthy support system greatly increases the chances of quitting smoking. Besides help from family and friends one can always look for some online support or counseling. Being surrounded by likeminded people who understand what one is going through and what difficulties one is facing provides immense comfort and mental strength.
One should not take oneself very seriously and brood over the negative thoughts that come to the mind. It is natural that one may feel a little depressed or sad about life while quitting smoking. Instead of focusing on the negative atmosphere one should try to distract oneself and ignore the mood.
It is necessary to give oneself enough time to quit smoking and be patient.
It is necessary to convince the mind that it is important to quit smoking. One must keep in mind the reasons to quit smoking. The reasons should not be allowed to become less urgent as time passes by. They should be reviewed occasionally and kept green in the memory.
One might feel the urge to smoke just one cigarette while trying to quit smoking. But one should realize that smoking just one more cigarette can lead to relapse and compel a person to smoke more. It is important to strengthen our minds and shake off such thoughts.
A proper and healthy support system greatly increases the chances of quitting smoking. Besides help from family and friends one can always look for some online support or counseling. Being surrounded by likeminded people who understand what one is going through and what difficulties one is facing provides immense comfort and mental strength.
One should not take oneself very seriously and brood over the negative thoughts that come to the mind. It is natural that one may feel a little depressed or sad about life while quitting smoking. Instead of focusing on the negative atmosphere one should try to distract oneself and ignore the mood.
It is necessary to give oneself enough time to quit smoking and be patient.