5 Habits That Will Help You Stop Smoking
As an ex-smoker I remember many times when I had quit smoking for as long as 3 weeks only to go right back to it. I was always a little surprised at myself and couldn’t really explain why I went back. There was something else at work besides just the physical addiction.
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 – Somehow people get turned off this word alone. To stay healthy you need exercise at least three times a week but for some reason exercise seems like a luxury to some. Any kind of exercise will do as long as you get your heart pumping.
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 – Pamper yourself by taking a hot bath with light music and dim lights. Also, makes it hard to keep a cigarette lit when your sitting in a tub of water.
4. Reading – Keeps your hands busy and let’s you live vicariously through someone elses adventures. You might learn something, too.
5. Get a Massage – A great way to relax and feel the stress leaving your body. If it seems too expensive think about how much you’re spending on cigarettes every week.
There are plenty of other things you can do that will give you the relaxation you need and help you quit smoking. They may sound too simple, but they work. Try out a few of them and soon you’ll be on the way to getting cigarettes out of your life.
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