Quiting smoking tips

If you're reading this, you probably know how hard it is to quit smoking. While there are some helpful medications or alternatives to smoking available out there, there are also some extra tips that you can follow to make your attempt to quit smoking more successful. In this article, I won't discuss nicotine alternatives and so forth, but some of the little things that you can do:

Avoid associations: You'll notice something about wanting to smoke: if you're somewhere where you often have smoked, you'll want to smoke more. Our imagination moves from one connection to another, so if something reminds us of something, we're more likely to want it. If you want to quit smoking, it is often helpful to avoid situations where you used to smoke. That can bring on a desire for a cigarette.

Avoid smokers: Nothing makes a smoker want to smoke more than seeing someone else smoke or smelling someone else smoking. Of course, I'm not saying to avoid your best friends, but it's best to avoid any other situations where smoke is around, like in bars or comedy halls.

Put something in your mouth: Part of smoking habit is the habit of having something constantly in your mouth. Once you stop smoking, your mouth will suddenly feel empty. It's a good idea to have something else in your mouth instead, so that you don't have this part of the craving. This can be anything from chewing gum, to a toothpick. Don't use an unlit cigarette, though.

Have a buddy: Quitting is a lot easier if you try to do it with someone else. It keeps you accountable, so that you can't just fall off the wagon and have no one know about it. Find another smoker who really wants to quit (there are millions), and have a short chat, about five minutes, about how you're doing each day.

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