Smoking Cessation – Take it one day at a time
Smoking Cessation – Take it one day at a time
Quitting smoking is a learning process. Don’t think of it as an “all or nothing” proposition. Just take it one step at a time and be proud of every smoke-free day.
If you do slip up and have a cigarette, don’t be too hard on yourself. Keep a positive attitude and get back on track by following these tips:
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Find the trigger – What was it that started you smoking again? Make a plan to cope with that situation next time it happens
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Learn from your experience – Think about the things that helped you stop smoking in the first place. Spend more time on the activities and people that keep you motivated
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Congratulate yourself on the time you spent not smoking. You worked hard to get this far
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Don’t give up your goal – One cigarette doesn’t mean that you’ve gone back to smoking again. Don’t give yourself permission to smoke the rest of the pack, either. Throw it away and focus on getting through the next day without even one puff of a cigarette. You can do it!