5 Habits That Will Help You Stop Smoking
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I remember many times as a smoker that I would try to quit. Usually I would last a week but sometimes I made it as long as three weeks before I went back. I never really understood why I went back, it seemed like it just “happened”. Clearly, there were some issues at play that I wasn’t aware of.
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 are some of the things you can do to de-stress and decompress instead of smoking:
1. Exercise – People hear this word and they immediately turn off. For some reason exercise seems like a luxury but the fact is you need regular exercise for a healthy life. Just get out and move and for at least a little while you’ll forget the urge to smoke.
2. Meditation – Health researchers have known about the many benefits of meditation for years and one of them is stress release. A great way to head off the urge to smoke.
3. Take a hot bath – Don’t laugh, it’s a great way to get all the stress out of your body. Warm water and dim lights can really help you relax.
4. Reading – Keeps your hands busy and let’s you live vicariously through someone elses adventures. You might learn something, too.
5. Splurge on a massage – Your body will thank you when you feel yourself relaxing and all the stress melting away.
Whatever you decide to do, make sure you have a relaxation alternative to smoking that will release stress instead of finding an excuse to go back to cigarettes. It sounds simple, but it works. Try it and you’ll be surprised how these ideas can help you on the road to be smoke-free forever.
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