5 Steps to Quit Smoking Before You Quit for Good
You've made that decision.
You are going to toss out the cigarettes for good this time.
You are taking steps to quit smoking and will stick with it.
First of all pat yourself on the back for taking the first step of making the decision.
No stop smoking pill or plan or program in the world will stop you smoking if you don't make the commitment to quit.
Some people can go cold turkey and quit just like that, but 95% of them don't stay nonsmokers.
Having a plan to follow and taking some beginner steps will give you a head start on quitting and staying quit.
Stop Trying to Quit.
When you say you are "trying" something it implies you are checking it out to see if it works or you like it.
Change trying to doing.
I have stopped smoking.
I am quitting cigarettes.
Words are powerful, use their power.
Set a Date.
Pick a date 2 weeks to a month from now as your quit date.
Give yourself some time to work up to the idea and cut back.
Circle the date in red on your calendar, on your phone, on your mirror.
Don't make it a D-day make it a day to work towards.
Make Smoking Uncomfortable.
Only smoke outdoors.
Today that's almost a given as most public buildings don't allow smoking inside.
Don't sit in your car or smoke in your house.
Outdoors in the cold or the rain.
Bet you didn't want that cigarette that badly after all! Cut Smoking in Half.
Only allow yourself to smoke half of a cigarette at any time, no matter what.
Stop Beating Yourself Up.
It takes most smokers 3 to 4 attempts at quitting before they stop for good.
Its tough, its a real addiction.
If you don't make it this time, figure out what made you light up again and use that information for the next time.
The most important thing is that you have taken steps to quit smoking and made the decision to do it.
It may take more than once, but stick with it as the benefits are worth the effort.
You are going to toss out the cigarettes for good this time.
You are taking steps to quit smoking and will stick with it.
First of all pat yourself on the back for taking the first step of making the decision.
No stop smoking pill or plan or program in the world will stop you smoking if you don't make the commitment to quit.
Some people can go cold turkey and quit just like that, but 95% of them don't stay nonsmokers.
Having a plan to follow and taking some beginner steps will give you a head start on quitting and staying quit.
Stop Trying to Quit.
When you say you are "trying" something it implies you are checking it out to see if it works or you like it.
Change trying to doing.
I have stopped smoking.
I am quitting cigarettes.
Words are powerful, use their power.
Set a Date.
Pick a date 2 weeks to a month from now as your quit date.
Give yourself some time to work up to the idea and cut back.
Circle the date in red on your calendar, on your phone, on your mirror.
Don't make it a D-day make it a day to work towards.
Make Smoking Uncomfortable.
Only smoke outdoors.
Today that's almost a given as most public buildings don't allow smoking inside.
Don't sit in your car or smoke in your house.
Outdoors in the cold or the rain.
Bet you didn't want that cigarette that badly after all! Cut Smoking in Half.
Only allow yourself to smoke half of a cigarette at any time, no matter what.
Stop Beating Yourself Up.
It takes most smokers 3 to 4 attempts at quitting before they stop for good.
Its tough, its a real addiction.
If you don't make it this time, figure out what made you light up again and use that information for the next time.
The most important thing is that you have taken steps to quit smoking and made the decision to do it.
It may take more than once, but stick with it as the benefits are worth the effort.
