For a chronic smoker the statutory warning on those cigarette packets is almost non-existent. Such is the strong hold of nicotine addiction on their body and mind. If they do not smoke for a while, their entire system goes into a chaos and demands nicotine at any cost. Smoking is one of the unhealthiest habits one could possibly have. Are you or someone you love in the grip of this fatal addiction? Then it is time to think about the possible ways to get rid of it once and for all.
Some simple tips on how to get rid of smoking habit
- Make a clear decision-Most of the times when we don’t stick to our goals, the reason is our lack of clarity about what exactly do we want. We have some vague idea or a feeble desire about our goal of quitting our smoking habit. But one cannot kick such a strong habit without an equally strong resolve. We still have a strong desire for the pleasurable sensations and relief smoking brings and yet we want to get rid of it because of the harm it causes. This keeps you in a limbo. Make a strong decision of eradicating this habit from your life and you will more likely get the desired outcome.
- Get clear about why you want to quit-Are you fully aware of the ill-effects of smoking on your overall health? Read some scientific research about how smoking can play havoc on your health. Watch some videos online. This will create a clear picture of the damage smoking is causing to your system. Examine your own life to see if smoking is actually interfering with your physical, mental and emotional well-being. Is it affecting your strength and stamina? Is it causing strife in your relationships? Make a list of the benefits you will receive when you will be free of the habit. All this will create a strong motivation in you to remove the habit of smoking from your life.
- Learn to de-stress yourself-Smoking is often a result of an excessively stressful life-style. People smoke when they feel nervous, restless or anxious. It gives them some temporary relief from those negative feelings. But little do they realize that the pleasure will soon become an all-consuming addiction that will impair their health. You can effectively tackle this situation by learning to reduce stress in your life. There are many methods that will be helpful to achieve this. Meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, relaxation, listening to music, etc. will reduce stress and you will not feel the urge to find artificial means of de-stressing yourself.
- Create some positive habits-Create some positive habits to counteract bad habits like smoking. There are many beneficial habits you can cultivate in order to live a more productive and healthy life. Eat more natural food such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, etc. and curb your intake of over-processed junk food. Drink plenty of water and juices while avoiding caffeine and aerated soft drinks. Acquire the healthy habit of exercising regularly. Get adequate sleep at night. Slow down the pace of your activities. All these positive changes will go a long way in kicking the habit of smoking out of your life.