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To quit from smoking is very hard. But fortunately, as of the moment, there are a lot of stuff that could help you out – nicotine replacements, therapy, tips and advices from help books, health magazines, etc.

Among the ones aforementioned, the tips and advices are the most common and are typically for free. Well, if you are interested, you don’t have to look too far as we have provided some helpful, quick ones below.

1. Trust yourself. Remember that when you finally decide to quit, it’s you alone who will do the entire work. Therefore, it is a must that you believe in yourself completely.

   Believe that you can make things work and eventually quit and have a healthy lifestyle.

2. Have a check on your personality, attitude, etc. Sit down for some time and contemplate on how you do and understand things.

   If eventually you realize there are some stuff you need to change, plan out and make efforts to change them so that you can quit much easier.

3. Think of some reasons, health benefits, etc. why you want to quit from smoking and then write them down in a journal or the like. After which, read them everyday to keep you motivated.
4. Gather support from family and friends. Have someone or a group of people that would be very supportive about your condition.

   In advance, let them know that you might become irritable and worst even irrational while you gradually withdraw from smoking.

5. Specify a quitting date. Have a specific day that you will finally be through with your smoking habits.

   If possible, write it down or mark that day in a calendar. Then plan for it and prepare everything – your mind, body and whole self.

6. Have a doctor around. Be sure to seek support and guidance from a physician for a more chances that you will eventually overcome your vice.
7. Start an exercise program. This will actually relieve you from stress and damage that smoking may have caused.

   If possible, begin with walk once or twice per day and then later on proceed to some rigorous activities for 30 to 40 minutes, 3 or 4 times a week.

   However, be sure to see a doctor before starting.

8. Get some fresh air. As much as possible breathe every day for 3 to 5 minutes and breathe properly and very slowly.

   Breathe through your nose, hold the breath for a few seconds, and exhale through your mouth, again very slowly.

9. Imagine how you will be or will look like if you are already a non-smoker while doing your deep breathing as in tip number 8.

   Imagine how you will feel when you finally turn down a cigarette or throw all your cigarettes away. You might feel you have won a gold medal for just doing so.

10. Gradually cut back on cigarettes. This is effective but be sure to set a quitting date and a quitting plan.

    In the plan, you should specify how many cigarettes you will smoke every day until you totally quit, making the number of cigarettes smaller as days go by.

    Similarly, you should premise to buy only one pack at a time, change brands, say no to offers of other smokers, etc.

11. Consider quit smoking “cold turkey”. While some smokers prefer gradual quitting, there are some who do not.

    There are some smokers who are more comfortable in quitting abruptly. Well, in your case, find out what would be best for you, if it’s gradual quitting or the cold turkey.

12. Seek comfort from another smoker who is trying to quit. Maybe from that another smoker, you can pull off some strength and positive words of encouragement.
13. Give time for your teeth, have them cleaned. See how your teeth look like when they are clean, free from any stain caused by cigarettes.

    If possible, keep them good looking at all times.

14. Give the credit to yourself. In the end, when you are already a non-smoker, give yourself the chance to celebrate.

    Let’s say, after two weeks of being smoke-free, watch a movie.

    After a month, treat yourself to a restaurant, but remember to stay away from non-smoking areas.

    After three months or so, have a out-of-town trip.

    After six months, buy something unusual for yourself.

    And finally, after year, give yourself a party, with your family and friends.

15. Have lots of water for it’s a great help. It will cleanse your body from nicotine and other chemicals. Not to mention that it has the potential to minimize your cravings.
16. Identify the triggers. When you are into smoking, there are more or less some triggering factors involved.

    Typically, these include stress, problems, anxiety, etc. As much as possible, after identifying the said triggers, try to avoid them or if it’s not possible just try to deal with them properly.

17. Find replacements. Always have something ready when the urge arises. Let’s say for an instance, drinking straws or artificial cigarettes.
18. Express yourself through an inspirational song or poem. If possible, go over with what you have written as often as you can.
19. Hold on unto something, a picture of your family or someone very important to you or a piece of writing by which encouragement is evident.

    This may fill you up with so much inspiration and determination.

20. Keep a journal or a diary where you can write down all of your emotions, struggles, etc. so that when you feel the urge, you have something to check out for more courage and stronger spirit.

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