You are here reading this article because quitting cigarette smoking is a goal that you have set to achieve.
Just like a willing person has to train to run a marathon race, you can also train to quit and win the end of cigarettes fight.
Once you have truly made up you mind to quit you will quickly realize losing is not an option.
I Wonder What It Will be Like When…
If you are like many smokers who want to quit you have scanned the web for free tips, advice, and articles on ways to stop smoking and now you have a thumbs up attitude and you are ready to engage and receive support to help you quit for good.
This is the training part of the race to quit. During the training embrace a few of the quitting methods simultaneously to help you find the best method that works for you.
One helpful tip is to close your eyes and slow down your thoughts while connecting to a peaceful place )like you would in a meditation practice) when the urge to light up is strongest. Imagine a future time where you have already quit smoking for good. Notice how good you feel. Notice the way people support you and acknowledge your success.
The more you imagine the quitting finish line the sooner you will cross it.
Also spend some time thinking of some nice things you can do for yourself with the money you will save. Let this also be part of your meditation process. You can spend time imagining events, places, things, you can enjoy with the savings.
Drink Plenty of Water
Get use to drinking water. Notice when your mouth begins to feel dry and then drink a tall glass of water before you get really thirsty. Water helps to flush the nicotine and carcinogens out of your system quicker than if you drink it during and after you eat. Soda and sweetened beverages only enhance and add to cigarette cravings.
If you find you worry that you may need something to do with your hands you can keep them busy by journaling what it is like to have a life as a non smoker. You can reflect on the past harm cigarettes did to you as a smoker, and document your healing progress.
Keep a journal handy when you feel the need to light up, and pour out all your feeling and thoughts without censoring them. This is your journal and no one needs to read what you write. You can write about how it feels when smoking urges arise, and how good it feels when your pass on the urge.
You can write about your progress each step of the way. You will often notice your first page or two often shares a few rants, by the third page you will be filled with inspiration as you move beyond your mind to your deeper inner resources. Journaling can help you stay sane, and also provide glimpses and eventually a deep bond with your inner courage and wisdom.
You Are Learning to Take Better Care of Yourself?
You can also find time to pamper yourself a little more.
Give yourself a spa day! Enjoy the act of washing your face and brushing your teeth more often. Plan a day where you pamper yourself, too.
Don’t think of skipping a day away from your quit smoking training routine. Each morning connect with gratitude and acknowledge that you are not smoking on this day.
Remember life is as precious as we make it. Picture yourself living a live a long and healthy life surrounded by your friends and family. Reflect on those people in your life who are dependent on you, or who think of you as a valuable friend.
By taking better care of yourself and stopping to smell the flowers (your sense of smell will improve, too) take time to enjoy the sunshine and even the raining days that nurture the earth.
You can be the person you really want to be, for you and for your loved ones. Take a stand, and get into a training state of mind. The rest will be easy as you succeed at the quitting marathon.
Great advice. You have got to think of yourself as a nonsmoker before you put out your last cigarette. Always think ahead to how you are going to benefit as a nonsmoker and see your self as healthy happy non smoker for the rest of your life.