The Importance of Being Ready to Quit
Quitting smoking, as I am sure you know, is a very tough addiction to kick. Unless you are totally committed to becoming smoke free, the chances of success are against you. You must want to quit and want to quit for yourself.
Even after the physical withdrawal symptoms are gone, which for most people is after three days of being nicotine free, the psychological cravings can go on for months. It takes perseverance and the belief in yourself that you can do it and that the rewards are priceless.
You probably are not ready to quit if…
- You dread that your quit date is approaching
- The thought of quitting makes you nervous
- You feel as though you would be losing your best friend
- You believe that you like smoking
- The thought of never being able to smoke another cigarette seems unbearable
- You don’t think you can do it.
You probably are ready to quit if you are..
- Excited about becoming a non-smoker
- Can’t wait to be smoke free
- Constantly thinking about the benefits of not being a smoker
- Looking forward to your quit date
- Anticipating high expectations of success
- Having visions of a smoke free life.
Preparing to Quit
Select your quit date. It should be no longer than two weeks out. If it is longer than that there should be a good reason, such as a special date or perhaps a vacation is coming up. If you are picking a date a month away because you are hoping you will be ready, you probably won’t be. Avoid a date that you know will be followed by times of stress or social activities where there will be smokers.
Write down all the benefits of being a non-smoker, then write down all the negatives of being a smoker. You will keep this list to remind you of all the reasons you want be to smoke free anytime you have thoughts about a cigarette.
Make a list of all your smoking triggers. All the things that you do that you associate with smoking. It could include certain foods, beverages, activities, places, or company. Then plan on how you are going to modify your behavior to avoid the temptations associated with those situations. An example might be; instead of smoking after meals, brush your teeth or go for a walk. . Keep in mind; you do not have to replace these actions forever, just long enough to get you through the critical first days.
Stock up on; water, fruit juices, hard candies, sugarless gum, celery and carrot sticks, cigarette length plastic straws, and fresh fruit.
Before leaving for your first laser treatment destroy all cigarettes and cigarette butts. Clean out and put away all ashtrays, at home, auto, and work. Don’t forget the garage or any other special smoking place.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD YOU HAVE CIGARETTES IN YOUR POSSESION AFTER TREATMENTS HAVE BEGUN. IF FOR ANY REASON YOU FEEL THE NEED TO KEEP AS LITTLE AS ONE, IT MEANS YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT READY TO QUIT.
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