Helpful Hints to Quit Smoking

I think everyone acknowledges that smoking is bad for our health, and a very aging habit. Unfortunately it is also very, very difficult to quit, even when we want to. Here are some hints that might help in the process. And remember that it is an ongoing process, not an action.




1 Getting ready to quit

Set a date for quitting. If possible, have a friend quit smoking with you.

Notice when and why you smoke. Try to find the things in your daily life that you often do while smoking (such as drinking your morning cup of coffee or driving a car).

Change your smoking routines: Keep your cigarettes in a different place. Smoke with your other hand. Don't do anything else when smoking. Think about how you feel when you smoke.

Smoke only in certain places, such as outdoors.

When you want a cigarette, wait a few minutes. Try to think of something to do instead of smoking; you might chew gum or drink a glass of water.

Buy one pack of cigarettes at a time. Switch to a brand of cigarettes you don't like.

Step 2 tomorrow


All the best in health
Dr. Brian Abelson
http://www.drabelson.com/