subject: 8 Ways To Stop Smoking Successfully [print this page] If you smoke you are probably aware of the damage it can do to your health. If you want to give up smoking or you have tried in the past but, it did not turn out successful then, you need to do it properly to guarantee the best chances of success. To ensure the best chances of success you need to have a step by step plan. The following guidelines will help you:
Step 1
You have to be committed and serious about quitting otherwise you will fail at the first hurdle. Nicotine is an addictive habit that is hard to break so you will need to be strong willed to follow this through. You need to believe in yourself.
Step 2
Research and learn about the various nicotine products on the market that can help with the withdrawal symptoms when you decide to give up. Consult with your doctor who can advise you about what is available.
Step 3
Once you have decided you truly want to quit in your mind commit to it by writing down a quit date. Write this quit date where you can see it every day.
Step 4
If you have tried to quit before review why it did not work. You may find that certain incidents, triggers and situations made you start smoking again. Knowing this will make you better prepared by avoiding these the next time.
Step 5
Get as much support from family and friends. Tell them the quit date and ask them to help you quit. There will be times when the temptation to go back will be unbearable and it is at these times you need trusted people for support.
Step 6
Keep yourself busy and avoid situations where you made it a habit to light up. For example, many people light up after a meal therefore, only go to restaurants that have a smoking ban. Begin taking regular exercise and begin to enjoy the benefits of being fit and healthy again.
Step 7
Many people who are trying to quit smoking worry about putting on weight. Many people do but not as much as you think. The thing is be prepared and as pointed out in step 6 taking regular exercise will not make putting on weight an issue.
Step 8
When you are in the process of giving up smoking then do not complicate the process of going on a diet at the same time as you are most likely to fail at both of them. Focus on one thing at a time as your brain works more effectively that way.
Giving up smoking is not easy, far from it. However, you can make the journey easier and more successful by planning ahead and being prepared about what to expect. In this way you will have in place fall back options that will get you back on track.
