The quitnet.com Tip of the Day:
What Are You Afraid Of?
What are your fears about quitting smoking? Put them down on paper and take a look at them. Maybe you didn’t even know that these fears were lingering in your mind, keeping you from trying to quit. Are you afraid you’ll lose certain friends, or lose an image you think smoking gives you? Be honest with yourself and you may find you’re better able to think about seriously trying to quit.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Quitnet.com Tip of the Day
The quitnet.com Tip of the Day:
Consider How Smoking Molds Your Life
Spend some time considering, and even writing down, how smoking affects you. Have you noticed signs of being addicted to nicotine, such as having really strong cravings in the morning, or having to leave for a smoke during a movie? What habits have you built around smoking? Do you always smoke after meals? Do you smoke as a way to deal with feelings/stress? As you become more aware of the role smoking plays in your life, you'll discover ways to change.
Consider How Smoking Molds Your Life
Spend some time considering, and even writing down, how smoking affects you. Have you noticed signs of being addicted to nicotine, such as having really strong cravings in the morning, or having to leave for a smoke during a movie? What habits have you built around smoking? Do you always smoke after meals? Do you smoke as a way to deal with feelings/stress? As you become more aware of the role smoking plays in your life, you'll discover ways to change.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Quitnet.com Tip of the Day
The quitnet.com Tip of the Day:
Keep Lots of Healthy Food On Hand
In preparation for quitting, get in the habit of keeping your kitchen well-stocked with fruits and vegetables. You'll then have something to reach for when you get a craving. Cut your favorite veggies into sticks and put them in baggies. Eat baby carrots. Keep a bowl of grapes in the fridge, washed and ready to eat. Put apples in the living room. When you read or watch TV, you'll have an apple to reach for in place of a cigarette. By the way, if you're angry, apples and other crispy foods have a loud, satisfying crunch.
Keep Lots of Healthy Food On Hand
In preparation for quitting, get in the habit of keeping your kitchen well-stocked with fruits and vegetables. You'll then have something to reach for when you get a craving. Cut your favorite veggies into sticks and put them in baggies. Eat baby carrots. Keep a bowl of grapes in the fridge, washed and ready to eat. Put apples in the living room. When you read or watch TV, you'll have an apple to reach for in place of a cigarette. By the way, if you're angry, apples and other crispy foods have a loud, satisfying crunch.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Quitnet.com Tip of the Day
The quitnet.com Tip of the Day:
What Small Changes in Lifestyle Can You Make Now?
Be realistic when preparing to quit. When thinking of things to replace smoking with, choose activities that you like to do and that will work for you. Don't plan to jog two miles a day if walking around the block is difficult for you, for example. Pick a quit-day when you can focus mostly on quitting and not on any work that needs to get done, or on visiting relatives, etc. Think about changes that you can start making now to make quitting easier-like taking a walk after lunch. Small, but realistic, changes will make all the difference when you quit.
What Small Changes in Lifestyle Can You Make Now?
Be realistic when preparing to quit. When thinking of things to replace smoking with, choose activities that you like to do and that will work for you. Don't plan to jog two miles a day if walking around the block is difficult for you, for example. Pick a quit-day when you can focus mostly on quitting and not on any work that needs to get done, or on visiting relatives, etc. Think about changes that you can start making now to make quitting easier-like taking a walk after lunch. Small, but realistic, changes will make all the difference when you quit.
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