Do you smoke? Do you have a loved one who smokes? Are you or your loved ones trying to quit smoking? Read these 9 tips for quitting smoking. Do you think these tips would help someone become a nonsmoker?
9 TIPS FOR QUITTING SMOKING
1. Sign a contract Set your own deadline. Choose a realistic date. Sign the contract and post it somewhere you will see it daily.
2. Make a list of reasons to quit
Write down the top five reasons you want to quit, and put the most important one at the top. Are you quitting for yourself or for your loved ones?
3. Put cigarettes out of sight
Store your cigarettes in hard-to-reach places, such as upstairs, downstairs, or in your vehicle.
4. Track your savings
As you cut down, track how much money you are saving. Make plans for how you will spend your cigarette money when you are a nonsmoker.
5. Find alternative stress relievers
Many smokers say that the hardest part of quitting is battling stress. Instead of lighting up after a stressful day, try exercising, phoning a friend, or watching a movie.
6. Learn about secondhand smoke
Many smokers deny the seriousness of secondhand smoke. Take time to learn about the real dangers that smokers pose to their loved ones.
7. Manage the cravings
Learn about why your body has cravings for nicotine. Don’t worry too much about weight gain if you crave sugar. Most successful quitters only gain 3–5 pounds (about 1.4–2.3 kg). You can lose it later!
8. Keep your hands busy
Pencils, puzzles, and squeeze toys can keep your hands busy while you’re quitting. Teach your fingers that they will no longer be holding stinky cigarettes.
9. Have a smoke-free policy
Don’t blame your smoking on your social circle. Have a smoke-free policy in your home and your car. Enjoy coffee breaks or lunches with nonsmokers until you are a nonsmoker. Resist the urge to smoke at social get-togethers.
DEEP THOUGHTS
Smoking is the cause of drugs. From his cigarettes , someone can try to smoke other dangerous things like weed, phutaw, etc. He even can get addicted to it.
Some smokers argue that smoking is actually good for you because it helps you maintain close social ties with people. How do you feel about this argument? Is there anything “healthy” about smoking? The answer is obvious. None!
