How to Give Up Smoking

The decision to quit smoking is one that can be very easily made; however, the journey to successfully giving up smoking can be a very tough one indeed. Here is a guide to help you along the way. 

Reasons to Give Up Smoking 

There are many reasons for wanting to give up smoking, the most significant of which will be the obvious health benefits. Perhaps some reasons are personal to you on your own journey, or maybe there are positive reasons you hadn’t even considered before. Reasons to give up smoking include: 

• Healthier breathing 
• Improved taste and smell 
• Improves the appearance of skin
• Overall health benefits 
• Eliminates bad odours 
• Allows you to feel more free and less addicted 

How to Give Up Smoking 

• Find Your Motivator 

There are some reasons listed above which might be your motivator, but it’s important to focus on your main reason for wanting to quit. By deciding on and concentrating on this main motivator, it will help you to stay focused throughout the journey and help you to remember why you’re doing it. 

The best motivators can be emotional ones, such as you would like to quit to stay healthy for yourself or your children, for example. 

• Switch to Vaping 

Changing to e-cigarettes and eliminating traditional cigarettes can be a huge step in the path to quitting smoking. E-cigarettes do not contain the harmful tobacco which comes in traditional cigarettes. Vaping is a great tool to help you on your journey to quit because it still provides a nicotine supply and also helps you to have something to hold with your hand for those people whose fingers are itching to pick up a cigarette. 

To make your switch to vaping even easier, you can try a vaping subscription like ZampleBox to ensure that you have the complete kit you need and a regular supply. 

• Make it a Joint Effort

It can be very difficult to try and give up smoking if you’re surrounded by friends or family who are persistent smokers. It can be a lot easier, both for quitting and for moral support if you make your journey a joint one. See if any friends or family members want to try and quit alongside you, to make the process easier. 

• Prepare as Best You Can

Smoking is an addiction that is going to be difficult to break. To improve your chances of success, set up a support system and coping methods in advance before you go completely cold turkey so that you can better prepare your mind and body for what’s to come. 

• Stay Active 

You’re going to find it more difficult to resist cigarettes when you have a lot of time on your hands, when you’re bored or when you’re stressed. Exercise during this quitting period may be hugely beneficial to you. Not only will it keep you busy during periods of downtime, but it’s a perfect way to release built-up stress so that you don’t turn to cigarettes. So if you’ve had a stressful day, go for a jog or hit the gym. 

Are you a smoker that feels ready to give up? It’s been 15 years for me!

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