Tag: Smoking Cessation

Guide to Quit Smoking

Are you planning to quit smoking or are you preparing to quit smoking? Spread the word and get support of the people around you. Observe the triggers and manage the craving situations with the help of family and friends. Know the results and side effects of quitting smoking and be prepared for the ‘big’ change.

Quitting smoking can be as heard as stopping breathing. Since smokers get addicted to the nicotine, they find it often hard to quit smoking cigarettes. Every cigarette reduces the life time of the smoker by five minutes and eliminates the family life. Quitting needs strong determination and understanding support network.

Here are some tips to quit smoking:

  1. Set a big date, such as, birthday, wedding day, or any other important day
  2. Spread the word among friends, family, and peers
  3. Remove the triggers and stay away from such situations
  4. Stay indoors and smoke free environments
  5. Have a candy or fruit instead of smoking
  6. Keep a list of benefits in the car, at home, and at the office
  7. Set aside a ‘money jar’ to save the money supposed to be spent on cigarettes
  8. Get help on 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669/TTY 1-800-332-8615)
  9. Buy some over the counter cessation medication if needed
  10. Observe the side effects such as weight gain or coughing
  11. Enjoy the smoke free breath, healthy body, and increased savings by quitting
  12. Set a good example for your children and prove that ‘You Can’
  13. Keep busy by walking, playing tennis, enjoying the nature, or start a new hobby such as reading or painting
  14. Stay away from alcohol and drugs as a substitute for smoking
  15. Brush your teeth and stay fresh

Enjoy a smoke free life and offer a good environment for the people around you. Stay fresh and healthy while saving money for your own good by quitting smoking. 🙂

Why is it Important to Quit Smoking and Alcohol?

We all know that smoking and alcohol reduce our life span and increase health hazards. We are aware that we are decreasing body immunity and increasing heart attack risks. But, are we aware of what our kids are learning when they watch us practicing these habits?


Parents Influence

Parents influence us in all areas throughout our lives. According to the studies published in Pediatrics Journal, children are less likely to become established smokers if their parents strongly disapprove. But, when we are practicing smoking, we are sending them unconscious signlas that it is OK and you may approve them in future.

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) 2009, parental disapproval of drug use plays a strong role in turning back drug use. So, it is essential that we practice the habits only which we want them to continue.

Children are learning at school not to practice drugs, smoking and alcohol. They learn about the unhealthy habits through counselling sessions. Yet, when they come back home, parents engage in bad habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption, they get confused. Drug abuse prevention starts at home with parents.

Quit Smoking and Alcohol

According to Smoking Statistics, one out of every five people smoke. And according to Alcohol Statistics, one out of every thirteen people drink alcohol. The effects of these two habits on personal and work life are disastrous. Some people may argue that anyways we are going to die, why not enjoy the life. But, this kind of attitude toward life is not healthy.

While will power plays a vital role in quitting alcohol and smoking, you could use some external help if needed. Apart from the cost and health benefits, quitting helps in overall well being of the family and society. The amount which one spends on bad habits and associated hospital expenses could be donated to a child in need. 🙂