Smoking is often woven into a person's life by its regular association with eating, drinking,conversing, the relief of stress and so on. Smoking can have a strong grip in ones life and so quiting can be very challenging.
Below are few tips to strengthen you motivation in quiting;
1.SET A DATE; The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service recommends that once you have decided to quit,the first day of your life free from cigarettes should be within two weeks, that way your motivation will stay high.Mark the important day on your calender, tell your friends, and stick to the date even if your circumstance change.
2.MAKE A QUIT CARD; It might contain the following information, plus anything else that may strengthen you motivation; your reason for quiting, phone numbers of people to call when you feel you may cave in, record the progress you make and the problems you faces during this process.
3.PREPARE FOR THE HURDLES; The craving for nicotine,this usually peaks within three days after you last cigarette and then subsides after about two weeks.When face with this craving, remind yourself that you are the master of yourself, your strength and motivation will increase if you don't give in.
4.BE SELECTIVE; Being selective will involve avoiding needless association with people who smoke or who may invite you to do so. Also stay away from individuals who try to undermine your efforts to quit,perhaps by teasing you about it.
5.SEEK OUT HELP; Don't start the precess alone,consider seeking out those who have quit the habit themselves,since they may be not only empathetic but also helpful. When seeking the support of others make sure this individuals will be genuinely supportive and patient and loving.
A countless number of people have broken free from the strong grip of cigarettes. I know you can do it too. A better health and a great feeling of freedom await you.
