I used to be a heavy smoker and for a long time I struggled with quitting. I would often quit smoking on a Monday and be right back at it by Friday. My record was three weeks before I went back. I never really was aware of what it was that made me go back to smoking but it seemed to happen right under my nose without even thinking about it.
I came to realize that smoking was a way of making up for something that was missing. Whether it was a way to relax or just a way to relieve stress I began to search for things I could do besides smoke that would give me the same response.
Here’s what I came up with to help me get cigarettes out of my life:
1. Exercise – Somehow people get turned off this word alone. To stay healthy you need exercise at least three times a week but for some reason exercise seems like a luxury to some. Any kind of exercise will do as long as you get your heart pumping.
2. Meditation – Meditation techniques such as Tai Chi and Yoga has been proven for hundreds of years to boost energy levels and release stress.
3. Take A Hot Bath – Pamper yourself by taking a hot bath with light music and dim lights. Also, makes it hard to keep a cigarette lit when your sitting in a tub of water.
4. Reading – A good way to escape reality for a moment and to forget your problems by living vicariously.
5. Get a Massage – A great way to relax and feel the stress leaving your body. If it seems too expensive think about how much you’re spending on cigarettes every week.
There are plenty of other things you can do that will give you the relaxation you need and help you quit smoking. They may sound too simple, but they work. Try out a few of them and soon you’ll be on the way to getting cigarettes out of your life.
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