These are the TOP 10 PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICKS that will help you QUIT SMOKING FOREVER. Understand how to give up CIGARETTE ADDICTION in a FAST and HEALTHY MANNER. You will never smoke again after this!
Now your reasons for smoking may vary. You may be a recreational smoker, doing it to relieve stress or control weight and maybe because your friends do it. And regardless of where you are right now in the process of being a smoker, one thing is certain, this is an unhealthy habit that has turned problematic or may turn problematic in future. So you need to stop this.
Now, prior to today you may have been getting frustrated about not being able to stop smoking or maybe you’ve had many failed attempts at going cold turkey. But after this video, and using these psychological tips, not only will you know how to quit smoking and STOP CIGARETTE ADDICTION forever, you will be obtain the power to say NO.
Knowing why you started smoking and continue doing it will be the first step in that direction and will guide you towards the path that will teach you how to quit your habit of smoking. We all deal with emotions differently. Recognising the emotions that trigger your need for nicotine and force you to pick up and light a cigarette can be powerful step in this regard as well. Remember, action starts within you, because of you and you stay changed because you want to. So start by making a commitment to yourself...
1.MAKE A COMMITMENT
Write down why you want to quit. Give yourself reasons and motivation. Set a date that you will give it up forever. Start by really building up until that day comes, it includes telling all your friends and family about the step you're going to take. Use social media and get the word out on what you’re trying too.
These can be some super powerful steps. Hype it up a lot on your own, so that by the time the day comes, you will feel compelled to give it a shot and change.
2.IF YOU ARE ALREADY ADDICTED TO NICOTINE, GIVE IT UP SLOWLY
Expect some withdrawal symptoms.
You are likely to experience the following...
a) headaches or stomachaches
b) crabbiness, jumpiness, or depressed mood
c) lack of energy
d) dry mouth or sore throat
e) desire to eat
However, remember that you are cleansing your body and this it’s reaction to change. The symptoms of nicotine withdrawal will pass, so be patient and stay strong. Try not to give in and sneak a smoke because you'll just have to deal with the withdrawal longer. Some people find it hard to quit all at once, but you know yourself best, so see how it works out for you. Remember, taking slow calculated measures to ensure a healthy recovery is critical if we are going to undo the damage done!
3.UNLEARN SMOKING
All habits once learned can be unlearned with the right approach. It’s time to undo the process that is your smoking routine. Take symbolic steps, like throwing away all the cigarettes.
You can't stop smoking by having cigarettes around that may tempt you. So get rid of everything, including ashtrays, lighters, and, yes, even that pack you stashed away for emergencies.
Wash your clothes and get the stench off your clothes. observe the triggers. Break the link, change the location (if there’s a spot you go to buy or smoke cigarettes, don’t even go there). and find a substitute to cigarettes.
Nicotine Patches, Carrot or celery sticks, sugar-free gum, mints, toothpicks, or lollipops can do wonders for your oral fixation.
4.DELAY GRATIFICATION
You have to make wise choices when your health is at risk. Be sure to not let temptation get the better of you. You want to push away the addictive nicotine craving to ultimately avoid smoking.
You do this by making your goal of getting healthy and reinforcing your motivation to quit by delaying the short term fix of a cigarette. So find yourself a better way to feel good and deal with stress.
This includes exercising, playing a sport, finding a hobby, meditating, listening to music and so on.
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5.FIND YOUR SUPPORT TEAM
Start by finding a new set of people to hang out with. The sad truth is it’s probably your friends that are maintaining your smoking behaviour. Consider telling your friend that you’ll be staying in when he tells you it’s time for your regular smoke break. If things are very serious, it’s best to stop mingling with them and find new friends altogether who are going to love you for being someone other than a smoke buddy and being someone trying to making a positive change in his or her life.
Remember to be firm with your NO’s so that people get the message loud and clear that you are becoming a new person and one day they’ll admire you for what you eventually become. Only 10% manage to give it up completely on their own by going cold turkey.
So garner as much support as possible from family and friends! If you have an extremely strong resolve to quit, make your buddies aim to quit with you.
6.MAKE POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS
Start making statements that motivate change like “I’m getting better” or “I feel healthy” and “I am quitting smoking this time". Repeat these out loud to yourself everyday for a few minutes to change the way you view yourself and your motivation to quit smoking.
Positive affirmations will strengthen your mind and can be applied to any aspect of your life you want to improve upon.
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7.RELOOK THE CONSEQUENCES
Let the negative impact of smoking motivate you to change. Consider the ill effects it can have on your health. The thing with problems like smoking is we don’t really think of them as a problem until they have some serious consequences.And really, Quitting smoking can benefit all aspects of your life.
Here’s what smoking cigarettes can do to you. Nicotine is both a stimulant and a depressant. While you may feel high and alert for a short period of time, sooner after, you feel like crap and then you need another one to make you feel good again.
It damages your appearance and skin, yellows your teeth, it hurts your lungs, increases the likelihood that you will get sick, short of breath i.e harder to perform physically in an optimal manner. Moreover, smoking can kill you with cancer, heart disease and more!
It causes harm to others too! It’s not just expensive on your health, It’s also expensive on your pocket. So be sure to remind yourself of the ill effects of smoking and that will motivate you to stick to your recovery plan.
8.STAY BUSY
Many people find it's best to quit on a Monday, when they have school or work to keep them busy. The concept behind this is, the more distracted you are, the less likely you'll be to crave cigarettes. Staying active is also a good distraction, plus it helps you keep your weight down and your energy up.
Make sure you have your mind occupied and stimulated by something healthy that will not let your mind wander towards thoughts of smoking. And don’t worry even if they come around, because the hard work you are putting in will pay off. You just need to stay strong!
9.IF YOU SLIP UP, DON'T GIVE UP
Major changes sometimes have false starts. If you're like many people, you may quit successfully for weeks or even months and then suddenly have a craving that's so strong you feel like you have to give in.
Or maybe you accidentally find yourself in one of your trigger situations and give in to temptation. If you slip up, it doesn't mean you've failed. It just means you're human. Here are three ways to get back on track: Think about your slip as one mistake. Take notice of when and why it happened and move on.
Talk to yourself. Did you become a heavy smoker after one cigarette? Probably not. It happened more gradually, over time. Keep in mind that one cigarette didn't make you a smoker to start with, so smoking one cigarette (or even two or three) after you quit doesn't make you a smoker again.
Remind yourself why you quit and how well you've done — or have someone in your support group, family, or friends do this for you.
10.REWARD YOURSELF
Quitting smoking isn't easy. Give yourself a well-deserved reward! Set aside the money you usually spend on cigarettes. When you've stayed tobacco-free for a week, 2 weeks, or a month, give yourself a treat like a gift card, a short vacation, movie, or some clothes.
Celebrate every smoke-free year. You've earned every second you have now added to your life!
I hope you are motivated about quitting cigarettes forever now. As you begin to implement these changes, know that no one else including me or anyone who cares about you can want. You to change more than you do. So kick the butt for once and get your life on the right track. You’ve got it in you to do this. Give it time and work hard, I’m convinced you can do it.
ALL THE BEST.
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