subject: Avoid Using Complexity As Being An Excuse When You're Seeking To Stop Smoking [print this page] Think you're a person that has a tendency to dither about making decisions? Maybe you've tried to take action before and failed? Would you be classified as somebody who has trouble making a decision? Life can be quite complicated and then there are so many different elements which we need to consider in order for getting through a day. At this moment in our lives we are a complex mixture of many approaches, traditions, cultures, backgrounds and we might frequently wonder exactly how we have got to where we are now. Along the route we've acquired a few habits, many of which makes sense but others which might be particularly bad for us. Nevertheless, we could feel as if we are entrenched and not able to make decisions with very far-reaching benefits.
Many times, it appears simpler to accept the status quo in our life, because whatever else is simply too much additional effort and work along with everything else that you have to do. Know already that you must quit smoking? That's ok yet it's gonna be an incredible effort which is going to make other aspects of your life unbearably difficult too. This by itself can be a powerful "demotivator" which stops people in their tracks before they even adopt a programme of smoking cessation.
It's very important to conduct your personal "state of the union" summit from time to time, to see exactly where you are in life and what you ought to do in order to move forward. Of course you may be considering all your family commitments and your work career ahead, but you must make a priority about health concerns. As time goes by we are all much more vulnerable to illnesses and diseases and if you're directly causing the potential onset of some of these issues then guess what, the clock is ticking.
Think very carefully about each of the reasons why you should give up smoking.
1. Just how long have you been smoking to date?
2. How worried are you about the chance of contracting a disease related to smoking?
3. How many people do you know who have existing health problems that are directly attributable to their smoking habit?
4. How much cash are you losing by smoking and what might you use this money for instead?
5. Isn't it time to be serious and do you appreciate how the so-called benefits are far outweighed by the negative connotations - health, wealth, social.
You simply have to set a date and set it in stone. Many of us believe that if they avoid any "trigger" events as such that this will help them get a better start. In other words, do you really want to set a date to start this process which coincides with one of those big society parties, where you know you will come up against many other friends and acquaintances who are still smoking?
Clear the decks and set the date and appreciate how important self-confidence and perseverance will be. Grit your teeth and swear that you will make this happen, now.
