How to Quit Smoking In Six Steps

When you undertake anything of this magnitude you really need a plan to follow; something that will be a map to help get you from point A to point B. Steps such as the ones outlined can help you to think about the process in such a way that will help you to be prepared for any event that may pop up to derail you. Preparation is the key to success.

There are several steps to follow when you want to quit smoking. Each step will take you closer to your goal and are necessary to be able to succeed. Do not skip any of the described steps below.

Quit Smoking Help and Aids

Step One - Rid your home of any telltale signs that a smoker ever lived there. This includes throwing out all unused packs of cigarettes. Clean all fabric items to rid your home of the tobacco odor. Get rid of or throw out all ashtrays, or anything that reminds you of smoking. Completely wash all clothes and bed linens so that there will be no lingering smell of smoke that may tempt you to light up.

Open windows to let in fresh air and spray air freshener. Do not leave any trace of tobacco smell anywhere.

Step Two - Quit on a weekend if you work away from home, because the stress of the office is usually too much for those trying to quit. Inform all family member, friends and co-workers of your goal to quit smoking. Stay away from friends, family members and co-workers while they are smoking and excuse yourself when you are with them and they start to light up. When you are trying to quit and you see someone light up, you will feel intense cravings and may not be able to resist.

Step Three - Do not let anyone smoke in your home or vehicle. Your vehicle quarters are too small and the sight and smell will be too much of a temptation. Any smoking that happens in your home will necessitate another through cleaning to again rid it of any evidence of cigarette smoking.

Step Four – Make yourself an appointment at the dentist for a cleaning, so that your teeth will be really clean. This will also motivate you to keep them clean. Chew gum or candy to help you work past the urge to smoke.

Try to avoid drinking alcoholic beverages during the first month because the association between drinking and smoking is too great. Avoid entertainment places where smoking is popular as this will likely be too tempting for you, especially in the beginning.

Stop Smoking Shot All of these places where you used to keep your cigarettes you will now reach to find your list there, reminding you of why you need to quit smoking. Read books from the library or Websites online where they talk about the many diseases smokers are at risk for because they choose to smoke. Read carefully and look at the pictures if any of how old people look when they age prematurely from smoking. These pictures will haunt you until you decide to stop hurting and start helping yourself to a better life. Visit a hospital and take a good luck at those patients who are suffering from lung cancer or have difficulty breathing. Stop Smoking Medicine

Step Five – Stay focused and motivated. Keep pictures around you of why you are quitting and when you feel a weak moment, get out your pictures. Reward yourself with a reward for every milestone along the way. Make these rewards something that is fun and not related to smoking.

Celebrating every small victory will bring you closer to the real celebration when you know that you have successfully kicked the habit. When you have reached your goal of being smoke free for X number of months then throw yourself a huge smoke-free party.

Step Six – Surround yourself with support from family and friends, community support groups and others who are quitting or whom have successfully gone smoke free. Chatting with others who truly understand your temptations can inspire you and give you strength.

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Latest Stop Smoking News

11/19/2008
SMOKEOUT: Reminders of smoking’s dangers (The Herald Bulletin)
ANDERSON — Anti-smoking advocates will be out in the community today drumming up awareness for the nation’s annual one-day stop smoking event.

SMOKEOUT: Reminders of smoking’s dangers (The Herald Bulletin)

11/20/2008
Stop Smoking: 9 Resources to Help You Quit (Mashable)
The third Thursday of every November has been designated the Great American Smokeout by the American Cancer Society since 1977. While it’s important to quit smoking the other 364 days a year, designating one day allows everyone to rally around and draw more attention to the cause. From websites, to a mobile and even Twitter tool, here are nine resources to help you quit smoking. So, what are ...

Stop Smoking: 9 Resources to Help You Quit (Mashable)

11/19/2008
Hobby Helps Man Stop Smoking (WYMT Mountain News)
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Hobby Helps Man Stop Smoking (WYMT Mountain News)

11/19/2008
Thursday a good day to kick the smoking habit (Reporter-Times)
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Thursday a good day to kick the smoking habit (Reporter-Times)

11/20/2008
State allocates anti-smoking money (Connecticut Post)
After a decade of doing little or sometimes nothing to stop cigarette smoking in the state, the General Assembly now seems poised to spend $6.8 million to fight tobacco.

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The will to stop smoking.

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Media Conspiracy! [Smoking Gun] (Gawker)
Michael Kinsley argues that Barack Obama, smoker, claims he quit smoking, but probably didn't quit smoking. Kinsley makes the very good point that why the hell does Barack Obama need to quit...

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