Don’t quit just because of other people. Although this can be good motivation, you’ll likely need to be motivated to quit for yourself. Stopping smoking is a great thing to reward yourself with, and you know that you can’t disappoint yourself if you slip up.
If you get a craving, and you feel like you do not have enough will power to abstain, call somebody to support you. Make the effort to discuss your emotions and reactions in regard to your weakening determination with a friend or someone in your family. Not only will this distract you, it’s nice to know someone cares and can help you tackle the issue with someone else’s assistance.
Plan ahead for how you will handle stressful events that might arise. Avoid the temptation to light up when you’re stressed; this is a common response of those who smoke regularly. Having a plan in place will ensure you don’t fall prey to your cravings. Make sure the list has more than one option on it, in case you need access to more.
Make a vow to never take another puff again. You can probably convince yourself one smoke won’t hurt your progress, but the truth is it really will. Tell yourself the dangers that taking that one puff can do. This may stop you in your tracks and make it possible to fight off the craving.
Avoid relying on other vices to quit smoking. You are surrendering your power when you allow someone else to make this decision. Although it’s a good decision, you have to decide for yourself. If you find something to replace smoking with, you might forget you’re quitting altogether.
You know the benefits of not smoking. Sometimes knowing this, however, doesn’t help you stay motivated to quit smoking. If this happens, use the tips you just read to help you stay on the right track. Try these methods if you feel discouraged or have trouble fighting a craving for another cigarette. And soon you can enjoy the many advantages that come with being a non-smoker!
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