You're a chimney guy? Yup, smoking is your daily goings-on, and nicotine is a truly powerful addiction! But if you want to make people to stop calling you a chimney guy, here are some tips for eliminating this bad habit! 1.
Say this to yourself, I believe in myself! That's right, believe that you can quit.
You must have few difficult things that you've done in your life.
And if you can overcome those hard days, why don't you use the same guts to beat your smoking habit.
Think of it for awhile! 2.
Create your own plan for quitting.
Make a list why you want to quit! Write them down in details! You know what's bad and you know what you'll get by quitting.
Note them on paper and read this every day! 3.
Make a mark and set a quit date! Pick any day to decide when you will turn off your addiction for good.
Write it down and plan for it.
Get ready to set your mind for the "first day of being free from smoking".
Hold a small ceremony when you smoke you last cigarette, or on the morning of the quit date will help a lots! 4.
Okay, let's talk about the whole craving things! When the addiction is coming, make it go away! You see by drinking a lot of liquids, especially water, you'll get around with your cravings.
Take some herbal teas or fruit juices, but don't take coffee, soft drinks, and alcohol! These kinds of liquids are off limit since they can raise your urge to smoke.
5.
You better pass off any sugar and fatty food! Try low-calorie foods for snacking, carrots and other vegetables will do well for your health.
But if you're in for practical approach, take sugarless gum, air-popped popcorn, or low-fat cottage cheese.
And remember, don't skip meals! 6.
Take deep breaths.
Distract yourself.
When cravings hit, do something else immediately, such as talking to someone, getting busy with a task, or taking deep breaths.
7.
Learn to exercise in a regular way.
Yeah, it will help you to fight the addiction! You better join an exercise group near you.
It can provide a healthy activity and gives you a new routine.