Smoking is, in fact, a waste of time and money, which, when calculated over time, turns into serious health problems. This common truth is known to all smokers, and, nevertheless, knowledge alone is not enough to get rid of the addiction.
Instructions
Step 1
Plan a day to quit smoking. And although many successful people argue that there is no better moment to act than now, most quitters will soon return to the ill-fated habit as a result of momentary reflection. Undoubtedly, this scenario is also possible, but taking into account the practice of giving up cigarettes, we can say that it is effective in extremely rare cases. And from the moment of gaining the long-awaited freedom you should be separated by at least a week - this time will be enough for psychological preparation.
Step 2
You may not limit yourself to smoking until the date "X", but keep constantly thinking that from such and such a date you will start a new life - a life without cigarettes. For clarity, you can write down your desire in the diary, but it is better to attach a sheet of paper with it in a prominent place. Imagine how good you will feel if you break the habit.
Step 3
Keep track of the time you spend smoking each time. It is only at first glance that it looks negligible. But if you count on the scale of a year, 5 years, life, then you get impressive indicators. The same goes for money. For example, the daily purchase of a pack of cigarettes at the price of 50 rubles. in terms of 12 months, it is comparable to the cost of a weekly tour to a three-star hotel in Turkey or Egypt.
Step 4
Focus on wanting to quit smoking. Think about it every time you inhale poisonous smoke. If possible, limit your contact with smokers, especially during the first time after quitting cigarettes. Ultimately, willpower and environmental pressure will be decisive factors in the success of the entire operation. Remember that smoking is a devilish pleasure, and the devil's speech always begins with the words "I only once …". Therefore, if you quit smoking, you should not have a weakness in relation to cigarettes. One drag will lead to a return to square one: habits do not disappear anywhere, they can only be in a dormant state. And your task is precisely to extend it as long as possible.
