The quitnet.com Tip of the Day:
A Question Of Priorities
Sometimes you have to make quitting your #1 priority; which can mean putting your social life on hold during the early days. If you must socialize in risky environments, perhaps your party friends can help you by smoking less around you, etc. This is your quit, and you need to do whatever you can to not smoke. The responsibility is yours.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Quitnet.com Tip of the Day
The quitnet.com Tip of the Day:
Caffeine and Nicotine
For many people, coffee is strongly associated with smoking. If this is true for you, try changing your coffee drinking routine. Sit in a different chair or room, or take your coffee differently. Changing your coffee mug may help, too. While you drink coffee do something different than you usually do; you could try reading quit-smoking literature, for example. If you go out for coffee, go to a non-smoking place. Some people choose to switch to another hot beverage and avoid drinking coffee altogether in the early days of quitting.
Caffeine and Nicotine
For many people, coffee is strongly associated with smoking. If this is true for you, try changing your coffee drinking routine. Sit in a different chair or room, or take your coffee differently. Changing your coffee mug may help, too. While you drink coffee do something different than you usually do; you could try reading quit-smoking literature, for example. If you go out for coffee, go to a non-smoking place. Some people choose to switch to another hot beverage and avoid drinking coffee altogether in the early days of quitting.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Quitnet.com Tip of the Day
The quitnet.com Tip of the Day:
Avoid Excess Sugar Consumption
Avoid eating any foods high in refined sugars, carbohydrates, and fat. Eating a well-balanced diet of healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and low calorie snacks is a good way to minimize weight gain. To avoid excess sugars and fat, start reading food labels. It is also helpful to avoid alcohol when you are quitting smoking. This can help to reduce your chances of relapse. Some people also choose to avoid coffee when they are quitting. If you find it hard to avoid smoking when you drink coffee, you may want to try another beverage of choice like tea or hot cocoa.
Avoid Excess Sugar Consumption
Avoid eating any foods high in refined sugars, carbohydrates, and fat. Eating a well-balanced diet of healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and low calorie snacks is a good way to minimize weight gain. To avoid excess sugars and fat, start reading food labels. It is also helpful to avoid alcohol when you are quitting smoking. This can help to reduce your chances of relapse. Some people also choose to avoid coffee when they are quitting. If you find it hard to avoid smoking when you drink coffee, you may want to try another beverage of choice like tea or hot cocoa.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Quitnet.com Tip of the Day
The quitnet.com Tip of the Day:
Dealing with Frustration
You may be finding that the little problems in life seem incredibly difficult. This is an effect of withdrawal from nicotine and WILL pass in a couple of weeks. You don't have to smoke to deal with frustration. You can choose a different response. How have you seen other people handle frustration, in healthy ways? To let go of frustration, get alone for a few minutes and take a few deep breaths, slowly counting to ten for each inhale and exhale. You could try clenching your fists for a count of five, then shaking out your hands several times; imagine getting rid of some of that frustration as you shake your hands out, like a dog gets rid of water by shaking after a swim. Do this several times, followed by a few slow and calming breaths.
Dealing with Frustration
You may be finding that the little problems in life seem incredibly difficult. This is an effect of withdrawal from nicotine and WILL pass in a couple of weeks. You don't have to smoke to deal with frustration. You can choose a different response. How have you seen other people handle frustration, in healthy ways? To let go of frustration, get alone for a few minutes and take a few deep breaths, slowly counting to ten for each inhale and exhale. You could try clenching your fists for a count of five, then shaking out your hands several times; imagine getting rid of some of that frustration as you shake your hands out, like a dog gets rid of water by shaking after a swim. Do this several times, followed by a few slow and calming breaths.
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