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Your Arsenal of Tips to Help you to Quit Smoking
Your Arsenal of Tips to Help you to Quit Smoking Part I We have heard all the reasons to
quit the smoking habit. You are ready to take that first big step to say no to smoking. You would like to think
that you have an arsenal of support behind you to hold you up in your weak moments, because you know there will be
those moments when you just need to light up one more time! Fear not, here is your arsenal of tips to help you and
support you in your desire to quit smoking. Draw upon the strength within you to accomplish tasks just as you have
done for other goals. Think of a time when you needed to reach a goal and you were successful. What did it take for
you to finish the task that time? Where did you draw your strength from? Did you have encouragement from someone
special? Were you working on a team? Did you receive any speicial training or help in any way? Think of what you
used to be successful that time and see if you can duplicate that support during the time that you plan on quitting
smoking. Make a list of all of the reasons why you want to quit smoking. This list will become your motivation
during those times when you feel that you are weak in your resolve to pursue your goal. Your list should include
all reasons (loved ones, health, money etc.). Keep the list visible during the day and evening so that you can
refer to it when necessary. Let everyone you know and trust in on your plan to quit smoking so that they can uplift
you and lend you encouragement. Ask them to be supportive in a non-judgemental way if possible. Seek help before
you quit so that you will be aware of how quitting will affect you mentally, emotionally and physically. Knowing
ahead of time will allow you to prepare yourself and those who will be in contact with you. There may be times when
you will be irritable, or anxious as you fight the pangs of withdrawl. Seek the advice of your medical professional
as you can receive some helpful tips and support that way too. Keep yourself busy during the time that you will be
quitting so that you will not have time to think about not smoking. One way to stay busy is to start an exercise
program. Start slowly if necessary to allow your body to adjust if you are not used to exercising. Learn ways to
relax including deep breathing. Find a quiet time where you can be alone. I only needs to be about 5 minutes of
your day. Slowly breaths in and then exhale slowly through your mouth. Close your eyes during the deep breathing so
that you can relax more. You can add imagery to your deep breathing exercises by imagining yourself being
smoke-free and enjoying life. Imagine yourself having extra money to do fun things or buy things for your
enjoyment. Imagine being able to run or do a sporting event that you may not have been able to as a smoker.
Best Stop Smoking Smokers tend to have their lives centered on that next smoke. Now that you are smoke free, your life revolves around the activities that have more meaning to you.
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