Quitting Smoking Is Not As Hard As You Think
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Quitting Smoking: Easier Than You Think
Summary:
Have you ever thought quitting smoking was impossible? Have you tried to quit only to give up by the end of the day? If so, keep reading.Quitting smoking might not be as difficult as you imagine. As a former pack-a-day smoker, cigarettes felt like a close friend I couldn't part with. I smoked for over 30 years?"more than three decades of my life linked to this habit.
I once quit for a week about ten years ago, but a moment of weakness led me back. It felt like a never-ending cycle of attempts and failures. Each time, the cost of cigarettes was a reason, but I rarely considered the long-term health effects.
Breaking the Habit:
Quitting felt like a ritual repeated two or three times a year. Despite news of smoking bans, I kept going, often forced outdoors by non-smokers, even during harsh weather.Every time I tried to quit, I became irritable. Mornings were my downfall?"I’d have coffee, then give in to cravings by lunch. It felt impossible until one sunny afternoon changed everything. Around 3:00 PM, while washing my Jeep, I smoked my last cigarette.
Steps to Success:
Many insist I was ready, but I believe these key strategies helped:1. Self-Affirmation: For two weeks prior, I often told myself I was a non-smoker. This mental preparation was crucial, even if I didn’t say it out loud around others.
2. Procrastination: That afternoon, I decided not to buy more cigarettes. I delayed it until bedtime, and by then, it was too late.
3. Facing Weaknesses: I didn’t avoid coffee or friends who smoked. I faced my triggers and even drank beer while watching someone else smoke. Surprisingly, I didn’t crave a cigarette the next day.
By starting my quitting journey at 3:00 PM, I only had to resist for eight hours until bedtime, making it easier than quitting in the morning. The next day, my cravings were significantly reduced.
Key Takeaways:
- Tell yourself you’re a non-smoker for about two weeks before quitting.- Finish your last cigarette midday while doing something enjoyable.
- Don’t announce you’re quitting; instead, just say you’re not buying cigarettes for the day.
- Procrastinate to delay the habit.
- Confront your weaknesses and triggers head-on.
- Commit to saying "no" for one day at a time.
Day three will set you free.
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