Too many people fail to quit smoking because they do things that are practically guaranteed to make them fail. There are certain things that you must avoid at all costs if you want the best chance of success. Avoid these common ‘major slip-ups' and you multiply your chances of success:1. Don't refuse help when it's offered
Many people don't want to appear weak, so they'll avoid accepting help when it's offered. Support is needed by everyone for a great number of things, and most people will look at your efforts to quit smoking as a brave and difficult task. Most will want to see you succeed, so you shouldn't feel bad about accepting their help in whatever form they offer it.2. Smoking low-tar or low-nicotine cigarettes
The idea of smoking a cigarette that has reduced nicotine or tar content may appear to be a good idea. The truth is, many people end up smoking more - just to satisfy the body's craving for nicotine. Instead of smoking these types of cigarettes (which usually do nothing to improve your health), just be strong and quit altogether. You know this is the only real answer.3. Taking "just one puff"
This is a real kicker! Besides cravings, this is perhaps the most common reason why most people fail in the attempt to quit smoking. They think that's okay to have "just one puff." Nothing could be further from the truth.4. Smoking, but not inhaling
This is another major cause for failure. You trick yourself into thinking it would be okay to "smoke" as long as you don't inhale. Again, this is nearly always completely wrong. First, nicotine gets into your system through the lining of your mouth, prolonging your addiction. On top of that, some smoke DOES inevitably get into your lungs even if you don't inhale. The other side of this dark coin is that now that you've "bent the rules" a bit, you'll find it easier to bend the rules next time, narrowing the gap to a break in your will.5. Assotiating with people who smoke
This is hard for many people. You may have to make some new friends. If all your friends smoke while you're in their presence, there's a good chance that you'll end up smoking again. It's too easy to fall into old habits when you surround yourself with people doing what you don't want to do.6. Being too hard on yourself
Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult things that you'll ever have to do. That's why the failure rate is so high. Many people sabotage themselves by being too hard on themselves if they have a relapse. Instead of negative thinking, reinforce your vow to quit. Stop telling yourself "Way to go. I've done it again. I'll never be able to quit," or "I blew it. I went so long without a cigarette, just to get back into smoking again – it's no use." Tell yourself positive, reinforcing messages. Things like "Yes, I had a relapse. I'm not going to let that affect me though. I'm going to start again, right now. This time I'll resist the urge to light up even longer." Never give up on yourself – you deserve to win this fight!7. Engaging in high risk behaviour
When you are trying to quit smoking there are certain places that you should avoid. It's a good idea to avoid public places, restaurants, and bars where there is a lot of smoking going on. Try to choose different locations.Looking at someone smoking in a public place, they may seem to be really enjoying it. This can rekindle your desire to smoke. Restaurant patios are also very risky. You'll find people enjoying a smoke after their meal.
Bars are especially risky. The danger here is two-fold. One, you're sure to find a lot of people smoking. Two, when you drink, your reasoning ability decreases. If you drink enough, you may end up telling yourself that it's okay to smoke, "just this once."
8. Going near things that "trigger" your desire to smoke
It's not uncommon for people to light up unconsciously. They are conditioned so that whenever they do a particular behavior, they smoke. For example, many people find that when they drink, they have to smoke. Make a point to avoid engaging in any behavior that's likely to cause you to want to smoke. Re-adopt these behaviors ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE ELIMINATED ALL URGES TO SMOKE.5 Things to Do to Stop Smoking
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