How to Quit Smoking

There are a number of methods to help you quit smoking, but no matter what method you choose, you must have will power. The NHS offers confidential guidance on quitting smoking, and is available on the phone, via text and even online. There are also Facebook groups which have been created to provide forums for smokers and quitters to share their problems and stories; it acts as a platform for those who are going through the same issues so that they can communicate with others for encouragement, motivation and support.  This motivation and dedication to quit can be focused if you set yourself a clear goal. It is advisable to make yourself and your loved ones a promise - that you will achieve your target without reverting back to your old ways. This provides extra motivation for yourself to ensure that you remain dedicated and focused throughout your journey. Some people find that they can go ‘cold turkey’ and never smoke another cigarette again, but for others it is not that easy.

Important tips to make sure you stop smoking!

Before you decide on the most appropriate method of how to help you quit smoking, there are a few golden rules you should set for yourself to ensure you do not undermine all the hard work you put into your smoking cessation journey. The most important tips are:

• Think positively – positive thinking can go a long way, you just need to keep faith and believe in yourself as the mind is more powerful than people think
• Keep motivated – reward yourself with some chocolate or a pat on the back after you have been a week without smoking, then a month without smoking, and henceforth
• Keep away from temptation – do not go to places where you know people will be smoking, as the temptation could be too much for you to handle

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