If you’ve always enjoyed smoking, you might never have found a reason to quit. It’s something you like to do. And you’re happy to do it away from all the coughers that make those big wafting gestures around you as soon as you light up! But maybe now you’re starting to think more about the impact of cigarettes on your body. You may even be concerned it’s harming your career prospects. It’s definitely harming your bank balance!
Quitting something you love is so much harder than quitting something you hate, like your job. Smoking is part of our lifestyle. It might be something you’ve been doing for years and years. Happy memories may even have included a cigarette or two. So where do you start? That depends on your tastes, preferences and habit. There are plenty of things for you to try.
Electronic Cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes have been around for a little while now. Vaping is harmless to those around you, although it may annoy them that you appear to be smoking something. The best thing about it is the wide range of flavors and nicotine strengths you can try. However, don’t be disappointed if your first experience isn’t positive. There are several types of electronic cigarette and hundreds of flavors to find your favorite.
Plastic artificial cigarettes are great for annoying all the anti-smokers. But they probably won’t do much on their own for a cigarette lover. They give your hand something to do, but contain nothing to help you overcome the nicotine craving. They don’t taste anything like tobacco. The only way to get the flavor safely is with an electronic cigarette. The nicotine can be found in other things like gum or patches.
Gum and Patches
Gum and patches are a great way to get a regular dose of nicotine without having to step outside the bar or office. But fidgety fingers may miss holding the cigarette. And if you miss the flavor, you might not get on so well with the patches. For most people, a combination of approaches can work well. There are also groups to help support you through quitting.
Once you’ve committed to quitting, it’s time to say goodbye to cigarettes. This is the first step on the journey to being permanently rid of the little blighters. Gone will be the stench in your hair and the yellow patch on your fingers. No more will you require to keep your lighter gassed up. And you will have more money in your pocket! Whichever of these is your motivation, make it your mantra.
Money Motivation
Why not make a list of things you want to buy with the cigarette money? That can help motivate you to stop buying them. Perhaps you want to run a half marathon but the cigarettes were slowing your fitness down? Find your goal and keep looking toward it to inspire you to stay off the cigarettes.
It’s not easy to quit smoking at all. It’s addictive, and it’s a habit. It’s also a part of our lifestyle. We smoke with our mates, and we take that extra break from work to head outside and light up. But stick with it. Your body and your wallet will thank you for it.
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