You have decided for some reason that it is now the right time in your life for you to stop smoking. So you now sit around and try to decide exactly how you are going to get started. You know the deep inside you are in for a long hard road, but at the same time, you really want to quit for good.
The idea of quitting multiple times is just not attractive to you, so you are left with the task of creating a plan of attack that will work, and work well. You are likely to find this much harder than anything else you have ever tried to do in your life, and for good reason.
The number of people who fail at trying to quit smoking each year is astonishing. While millions are attempting to quit, there are still others who are starting to smoke. Everywhere you look there are smokers who are unintentionally tempting you to smoke again as well which makes it even harder for yourself. Trying to overcome these challenges is very important, because without being able to overcome these problems you will be completely unable to quit for good.
Starting with a good plan is essential and this begins with deciding exactly why you want to quit smoking. The reason really does not matter, but you need to know your reason. What does matter is you also should believe in your reason, if you merely pull the reason why someone else has quit that you do not believe in your experience trying to quit will be extremely rocky and full of problems. What you will need to do is spend a large amount of time trying to honestly decide why you want to quit smoking so that you have a good reason.
Once your reason is selected, the rest of the process should be much easier to deal with. What you do not always find immediately obvious is having a good reason to quit can serve as a huge motivation factor. If you are just quitting to quit, you are more likely to slip up on your goals, cheat and fall back into smoking very quickly. The remainder of the tasks such as creating a schedule, and even looking for the supportive guidance of friends and family will all be a simple breeze.
You will need to work hard to maintain your commitment. This means trying to avoid places and situations where you will be tempted to smoke. This means avoid the smoking areas of restaurants and bars, no going to tobacco stores, and certainly clearing the cigarettes out of your home. If you can find someone to help you quit who is interested in quitting themselves you will have a huge advantage. While not everyone does great with the buddy system, it is a great tool to use because you can hold each other accountable.
This level of accountability can be quite helpful in ensuring that you are really working to quit for good. So many people work to quit smoking and only end up starting up again once the going gets tough. A friend who is also trying to stop smoking can serve as a fabulous way to really avoid the temptation since neither of you will want to slip up first. Use this to your advantage and watch your success grow while your health improves and cigarettes become a thing of the past.
Chennai girl’s quit-smoking software helps her a place in Forbes’ list of ’30 under 30′
Chenna girl Akshaya Shanmugam was named in the Forbes’ list of ’30 under 30′ for developing a software that helps smokers quit and even predict a relapse. The wearable device, in the form of a smartwatch, senses the smoker’s movements and send a notification telling them not to smoke.
May 31 is ‘World No Tobacco Day’!
Nicotine Replacement Therapy: Types & Forms
Trying to quit smoking may almost seem like you are walking into a burning fire. It certainly is not simple, and with the attitudes that many people have, you are looking at a lot of complicated issues trying to ensure that you get started on the right foot to quit successfully.
To help avoid many of the complicated side effects that you could experience you have the option of looking into nicotine replacement treatments. These typically come in two different forms and the type that is best for you is something that you will need to decide. It is a good idea to consider both options though, because they both have their benefits and ultimately you just want to quit smoking for good.
The first is the traditional nicotine gum. This comes in a variety of flavors as well as dosage amounts. This is almost always suited for those smokers who find it extremely comforting to do something with their mouth whenever they have the urge to smoke. By actively chewing the gum, you are getting a small dosage of nicotine whenever you have an urge, plus you are able to keep your mouth occupied. This can also be used in connection with cutting back your smoking without causing any bad complications.
It is important to realize that you can control how often you need to use the gum. If you are typically a one pack a day smoker, and are trying to cut out half of the cigarettes each day you may only need to use the gum 5 times one day and 7 times the next. You have this flexibility because you can use it only as you actually need it. This type of flexibility is great for those who are trying to go slowly in their quest to quit, as well as those who like to keep their mouth occupied as the urge to smoke comes. In addition, the range of flavors makes it easy to find something that almost anyone will enjoy.
The second option to consider is the traditional nicotine patch. These are typically distributed in dosages and are applied in the mornings and worn all day. By doing this, you are able to absorb small amounts of nicotine all day long. This is great for those who are attempting to quit cold turkey; however, you cannot smoke or use nicotine gum anytime you have a severe urge to smoke. This limitation forces smokers to look for alternative ways to help curb any additional urges that appear. Additionally, because the patch is applied every morning, and removed at night, it can severely limit the flexibility to slowly decrease nicotine consumption.
The patch is available in a range of dosages though, which can allow you to slowly step down, but in general you have more flexibility to adjust the range of nicotine in your body with the gum since each piece contains only a small amount of nicotine. If you would rather do just a single thing to help you stop smoking addiction you may find that the patch is your best friend. Smokers who have extremely busy lifestyles often find them quite effective. It is extremely important to ensure you start with the appropriate patch to start with though. Many smokers make the mistake of selecting the wrong dosage, which can actually heighten the addiction to nicotine, rather than helping to decrease it.
Bollywood actors reveal how they kicked the butt
May 31 is ‘World No Tobacco Day’, here we talk to several Bollywood celebrities who reveal how they got rid of the smoking habit.
There are several film celebrities who are heavy smokers, and despite several attempts, have been unable to quite smoking. At the same time, many of them have been successful in giving up smoking.
Be it for their kids, to set an example, or for health-related reasons, several Bollywood actors succeeded in giving up smoking.
These celebs reveal how they battled their way to kicking the butt.
Hrithik Roshan
After several unsuccessful attempts, Hrithik Roshan finally quit smoking in 2012. And it was a book, which inspired him to give op on the cigarette.
“I wanted to give up smoking. I tried quitting five times before and failed. I tried nicotine patches and other methods, but nothing worked. I wanted to kick the habit so I began researching how to. I spoke to people who had quit, went online and read articles, saw testimonials of people on YouTube… I kept checking, and then finally I came across this book Alan Carr’s Easy Way To Stop Smoking, I ordered that book and the day I finished the book was the day I smoked my last ciggie,” says Hrithik.
Aamir Khan
Actor Aamir Khan finally gave up smoking for his kids and family. Earlier, Aamir would smoke close to 40 cigarettes in a day.
“Whenever my film was about to hit the theatres, I got nervous. And I felt that a cigarette could ease the pressure…Honestly, my son Junaid and my daughter were getting very annoyed. Kiran and my mother too were constantly telling me to throw my cigarettes and lighters away. There was this day, January 1, 2011, to be precise, when I decided that ‘Enough is Enough’. I can say that these four people were instrumental,” says Aamir.
Saif Ali Khan
Back in 2006, Saif Ali Khan was hospitalised for chest pain. The doctors said that he had a small clot in his heart, which was because of excessive smoking. That was when he decided to quit smoking.
“While Saif was shooting for Rangoon, his character Rustom Rusi Bilimoria, a filmmaker, had to be seen smoking cigarettes in a few scenes with his international co-star Rebecca. Saif was off cigarettes for a long time but picked it up only on camera for his role. The actor had to take a few puffs for some scenes and he was fine with making this exception because the script demanded it,” a source was quoted as saying.
Arjun Rampal
In 2010, Arjun Rampal took to Twitter to express his feelings about how he wants to quit just like his wife Mehr Jessia. “Proud of Mehr who has stopped smoking, the kids after my life to quit now. Will try again after I finish this film. Then a nice long vacation (sic),” Rampal wrote on his Twitter page. He was shooting for actor Shah Rukh Khan’s Ra.One at the time.
Vivek Oberoi
Vivek Oberoi has often spoken about the ill effects of smoking. In fact, he even featured in a no smoking commercial to discourage other people from smoking.
Vivek kicked the butt when he started meeting cancer patients. “I have been working with the Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) for several years now as well and I am taking the thought and no-tobacco campaign forward with this commercial,” said Vivek. There are even reports that suggest that Vivek doesn’t let anyone smoke on the sets.
Ranbir Kapoor
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, a regular smoker, didn’t smoke on the sets of Barfi (2012) to win a friendly bet with filmmaker Anurag Basu. “I wanted to be healthy and I hope that I know being an actor I can give inspiration to people who want to quit smoking. I was a big smoker, and when you give it up, trust me, life is so much better. You have so much of free time to think about other things, instead of thinking of lighting a cigarette and it feels great. I feel more alive and I feel like a better person,” said Ranbir.
These celebrities have managed to stop smoking, so what is stopping you from doing so!
Best Ashtray in the World – Cares for You
Here’s the picture of the best Ashtray in the world…
If you’re really here looking for the best astray in the world, something that has a classy design and finish, you’re probably going to be disappointed.
But this is indeed an innovative ashtray; it will constantly remind you of the perils of smoking. You get ashtrays nowadays that are designed to look like a real pair of lungs, so that it encourages people to quit smoking.
Here’s a cool ashtray that even starts coughing and screaming the moment you place your cigarette on the trough, as if a real cigarette is being lighted up inside real lungs! If you have someone in your family who smokes, get one for him/her right away…
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