4 Ways to Quit Smoking

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By kathrynsunga

Smoking can cause a lot of negative side effects to a person that is why strictly prohibiting people from smoking is essential. Unfortunately there is no law that entitles people to prohibit other people from smoking, since people have their own freedom. But by letting them know the effects that smoking can do to them they will surely find a way to quit smoking.

A lot of people are looking for useful tips to quit smoking, in order for them to stop effectively. There are some who are trying to stop, but after a week or two they will go back to their old habits again. Quitting is a very hard thing to do, especially if the person is already addicted to the substances of the cigarette. A person may feel withdrawal syndromes that may be hard to handle, especially without any guidance from the people around him. Fortunately, there are a few useful quit smoking tips that you can do, or you can advice to the person who is trying to quit smoking.

4 Ways to Quit Effectively

Preparing Yourself

One of the most effective ways to quit smoking is by getting yourself ready physically and mentally. You need to know how you can cope with this process, in order for you to know the hindrances that may occur while you are in the process of quitting. You can get a notebook and write down all the obstacles that you may encounter and the things that you can do to overcome them. In this way, you can read through that notebook, for you to remember the certain things that you can do in order to overcome whatever obstacle that may come your way.

You can always remove all the lighters, tobacco products and as well as ashtrays for you to avoid temptations. You need to get rid of these products in your home or in your office, to avoid thinking of smoking again. The last preparation that you can do is to consult your doctor about your plan of quitting smoking.

Being Motivated

Your notebook is essential in this process because you need to know the advantages and as well as the disadvantages of quitting your smoking habits. You can write down all the reasons why you feel the need to quit smoking at this stage of your life. Some people's reasons are because of financial problems, health, and for them to be able to live longer than usual. You can review the things that you have written in your notebook, for it to remind you why you are in the process of quitting.

Asking for Support

People who are trying to quit smoking, needs to have some support from their family and friends. They should let you feel that you are doing the right thing, and you will be better off without that cigarette. Usually a person who lacks support from family and friends are trying to seek moral support from a group of people who are also in the process of quitting. You can join one of the many groups today, and share your experiences with them.

Learning to Live in a Positive Way

Another effective way to quit smoking is by diverting your attention to other things, such as a new hobby or by being active with other things. Smoking is a negative thing, and they are looking for positive ways that they can do to forget smoking. There are people who are trying a new sport, for them to divert their thoughts and attentions.

There are also people who are going out with their friends who are not smoking, for them to be able to avoid the urge of lighting a cigarette. Usually when a person who is trying to quit sees a person who is smoking, he will then have the urge to light up a cigarette and smoke. That is why getting your distance to people who usually smoke is essential to avoid having the urge to have one.

These are some of the effective ways on how to quit smoking that everyone should know and follow. There is nothing wrong with being honest about quitting; in fact you might get to encourage some people that quitting is best for your health and for the people around you. Start the big change now, and quit your smoking habits.

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Kikilari 3 months ago

I never smoked cigarette in my life. Why do it, anyways? What are you doing? Thank your advice :-)

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kathrynsunga Hub Author 3 months ago

Some people smoke because they believe that smoking can help them release all the stresses that they have. There are also some people who smoke because they just feel like doing it.

I'm doing nothing at the moment. Thanks for asking :)

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Kikilari 3 months ago

Your welcome. Talk to me, anytime.

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wlionpage 3 months ago

I am big smoker - thanks for it i will try

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kathrynsunga Hub Author 3 months ago

Yes I will.

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kathrynsunga Hub Author 3 months ago

You're welcome. You can do it! :)

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Misty May 3 months ago

Is it sad that looking at the picture, it makes me cringe watching her break the ciggarete? lol

Pauleccles 3 months ago

Hi. Interesting hub. Should help a few people quit.

Best wishes

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The Finance Hub Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago

Love this hub, I just quit smoking as my new years resolution! Still going strong. Great ideas here! Voted up, interesting and useful! Hope you enjoy my hubs as well!

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kathrynsunga Hub Author 3 months ago

Pauleccles - Thanks, yeah I hope so.

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kathrynsunga Hub Author 3 months ago

The Finance Hub - Wow! That is a great New Year's resolution. Thanks for the compliments, I will be visiting your hub as well! :)

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Tams R Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago

Thanks for contributing to the effort to help people quit smoking. It truly is a disastrous habit too many people start when they're too young to realize the permanence of their decisions in regard to their health.

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Jesshubpages Level 3 Commenter 3 months ago

Hi Kathryn, first of all, thanks for answering my posted question. Yes your right Mayweather's nightmare is manny. Well about smoking...a person who is addicted to smoking i think should know the Lord. That's the best way to let go off smoking. from Philippiines too. Salamat kabayan

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kathrynsunga Hub Author 3 months ago

You're welcome Jesshubpages. Great to see people from the Philippines din :) You're definitely right, knowing the Lord is the best way to help a person quit smoking.

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