Before You Stop Smoking Nicotine

It Might Be A Year Until You Quit.  That could be a fact. In the meantime you can do some things to get ready. The main thing to remember is awareness. If you are still smoking, always be conscious of when and how you smoke. Use extra filters, and change brands so you won’ t settle in and make it a rooted part of your life. Use only one ashtray and force yourself to take it from room to room. Avoid smoking after meals or when you are anxious. Make yourself wait. Smoking is a major cause of house fires. That fact does little to deter smoking because the habit is so pervasive that unless you launch an all out attack on it you will always have trouble stopping.

This is not a doomsday notice, just the facts.
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If you are still smoking you need to do every little thing you can to uproot the routines and rituals that keep it in place. So, if you have not stopped smoking yet, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare for when you do quit. Most habits are strong because they meet four criteria: Personal, Physical, Social, and Systems. You need to uproot each of those to break a habit. 

Personal. Your own inner take on stopping smoking. 

Physical- brain chemistry and body functions. Stopping nicotine addiction. 

Social- others do it. 

Systems- The regular use, like clockwork. Break all four and you can get free of smoking. Start by doing little things that will break those four areas up. Here’ s how it looks to act on these:

Personal: affirmations of being smoke free.

Physical: cut down- use quit aids; chew gums, exercise, sleep

Social- Hang out with the non-smokers. Become aware of your circle of friends and relatives and their degree influence on you.

Systems. Note how your personal smoking system works. Journal it. That will build awareness. Get as much control of your system as possible by delegating only one ashtray and getting rid of the typical accessories of smoking. Always pick up your butts from the ground or sidewalk. Favorite lighter? Get rid of it. Think of five other things you can do. Write them down and do them.

You are better than smoking. It might take time but work on it as a real expression of your worth. Quitsmart — Everything You Need to Break Free from Cigarettes

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