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| Popular New Year's Resolutions: Tips on Smoking Cessation |
| Tuesday, 05 January 2010 00:00 |
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Contributed by WR Murphy
Many people, when trying to quit smoking, act as though they are setting off on an impossible task. They mentally brace for weeks of unmitigated agony and failure, and this, regrettably, is often their experience. Instead of setting yourself up for the magnitude of the task, break it down. Think of it in small steps. You can go without smoking for the length of a movie, so why not an afternoon? An afternoon, so why not a day? The decision not to light a cigarette may be a difficult one, but it is possible, and if you make this decision enough times in a row, you'll have quit smoking. So don't take on the monumental might of the tobacco industry and addiction and long-term habit all at once. Rather, make the small, manageable decision not to light that next cigarette, and keep making it. Also, you should avoid situations where you would be tempted to smoke. If you always smoke on the front porch after dinner, going out there after dinner won't help you quit. Rather, try to change the habit. Do something else after dinner, or with your morning coffee, or whenever it is, so that you can avoid the temptation. Last, don't give up. It's OK to relapse briefly. Many do. The important thing it to keep trying. Quote this article on your siteTo create link towards this article on your website, copy and paste the text below in your page. Preview :  Powered by QuoteThis © 2008 |
| Last Updated on Monday, 04 January 2010 12:34 |
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