All smokers know that their habit is bad for them. Have you ever heard a smoker talk about how happy they are that they decided to start smoking? A nonsmoker won’t know what quitting entails. People that used to smoke do know how hard it is though. Keep reading to learn about quitting – successfully.
If you’re trying to quit smoking, let your friends and family know. If you let those around you know of your intent to quit, they will be able to motivate you, and keep you away from any temptation. This might just be the extra push that you need to stay on track with your quitting plan.
Discuss your desire to quit smoking with your doctor. There are medications available to help you stop smoking or to make the process easier. Your doctor will also put you in touch with support groups and other resources you can use.
Ask your doctor for help to quit smoking. Your doctor has access to quit-smoking resources that you don’t. If the situation requires it, your doctor may prescribe you medication to quit smoking.
As you meet your short-term goals for smoking cessation, reward yourself! For example, when you haven’t smoked for a week, go out to the movies. Once you reach a month without smoking, go to a special restaurant. After that, keep making the reward better until you’re at a point where smoking is no longer an issue.
In your process to quit smoking, grant yourself rewards along the way to enjoy at the milestones towards your goal. For instance, once a week has gone by without a cigarette, go to a movie. After you make it a month, give yourself a nice dinner at a restaurant you don’t usually go to. Continue working towards these smaller goals until you find you can go without smoking indefinitely.
What works for one person may not work for another. But it is still possible, and even likely, that you can find a way. You will find that you can be successful if you use the information that was just presented to you along with support from those close to you. Try them out and you might be pleasantly surprised.
