- Never allow yourself to think "I need to smoke." That's way too emotional. ...
- Never allow yourself to think "I could have just one." Change it to "I could become a smoker again." They amount to the same thing.
- Never allow yourself to visualize yourself enjoying a cigarette.
How can I motivate myself to stop smoking?
- Write down the reasons why you want to quit smoking. ...
- Make a plan. ...
- Make changes to your routine. ...
- Seek some support. ...
- Try to exercise more often. ...
- Spend time with non-smoking friends. ...
- Keep reminding yourself why you're quitting. ...
- Share your progress with friends and family.
How long does it take to stop thinking about smoking?
And in terms of nicotine withdrawal symptoms, this average is true across all types of smokers; heavy and light, so you should never be caught in the trap of thinking that it's too late to think about quitting. The average timescale for people overcoming nicotine addiction is around 3 months.
What are 5 steps to keep in mind when trying to quit smoking?
- Step 1: Have a plan. Once you've made up your mind to quit smoking and set the date, develop a plan. ...
- Step 2: Don't go it alone. It will be easier to quit smoking if you have support from family and friends. ...
- Step 3: Stay busy. ...
- Step 4: Avoid smoking triggers. ...
- Step 5: Reward your accomplishments.
What is the most effective way to stop smoking?
- Try nicotine replacement therapy. Ask your doctor about nicotine replacement therapy. ...
- Avoid triggers. ...
- Delay. ...
- Chew on it. ...
- Don't have 'just one' ...
- Get physical. ...
- Practice relaxation techniques. ...
- Call for reinforcements.
What are the 5 stages to quit smoking?
- Pre-contemplation (not thinking about quitting) ...
- Contemplation (thinking about quitting but not ready to quit) ...
- Preparation (getting ready to quit) ...
- Action (quitting) ...
- Maintenance (remaining a non-smoker)