by Olowoyo Olakiitan

Quitting is a gradual process that you really have to have patience with. You cannot quit in just a day. You have to take gradual steps as quitting should be a slow process. Below are some tips that can hopefully help you stop smoking.

Take it one day at a time

One of the most popular ways to stop smoking is to just stop it altogether. A lot of quitters have tried this technique only to find themselves going back to their habits. As mentioned before, it is not really advisable to quit smoking altogether as the body will still have the urge.

Try to quit one day at a time. Slow progress is better if the results are sure. For instance, smoking five sticks a day from your previous habit of one pack is already an achievement. You may not have totally quit but you are already on your way there so be proud of yourself. Pride is a great motivation. Still, quitting cold turkey is effective for persons who have had a really good scare such as smokers who have been diagnosed with a problem in the lungs. There is nothing like death to make you quit!

Lessen the temptation

One way to try to quit is to avoid temptation as much as you can. IF this means avoiding your friends in social situations because they are smokers, then do so. Tell them that you are trying to quit and that you will not be going with them for a while, until you feel that you can already fight the urge to smoke when you are with them.

Another sound advice is to make sure that you don't get to hold any cigarettes. So don't bring cigarettes. Having cigarettes in your pockets only works for those who have already gone past the initial stage of withdrawal and needs a constant reminder of what smoking represents.

Think about the effects.

Smoking can kill you. If that is not enough reason, you should have your head examined. Still, if you need a hundred different reasons to quit, there are a lot. Smoking is not only bad for your physical health but also your mental health. Smoking can lead to cancer and tuberculosis as it weakens the lungs. Smokers are also more at risk to develop heart problems and suffer from stroke. They also have weaker immune system as well as weaker liver.

Smoking can also affect the mental processes as it can slow them down, sapping your mental energies. Concentrate on these effects and try to remember each one the next time you reach for a stick. You will find yourself actually wanting to quit.

Be aware of the routines

Smoking is not only an addiction but also a habit. Sometimes addiction can be easier to cure than the habit because it is done mostly unconscious. If you really want to quit, make sure that you know the times and places that you get to smoke. Avoid those situations as much as you can.

For instance, if you are the type of person who smokes after a stressful day at work, anticipate the habit and ask your friend to remind you not to. This will help you prepare for moments of temptation and find ways to control the urge in advance.

About the Author

Olowoyo Olakiitan is a freelance writer,a mineral processing engineer by profession. He likes to write article that improvise human status. For more information on how to quit smoking. Visit http://kitjay72.calkeco.hop.clickbank.net/