Do you feel like you’re fighting a lost cause trying to quit smoking? Do you feel like you’ve tried quitting for too long and are frustrated because of your failure? Do you find it comforting to know that you are not the only one who failed to quit smoking? Or in the fact that most smokers take multiple tries before finally getting rid of the smoking habit?
It is understandable for you to feel that way, as many people who are attempting to quit smoking share that same feeling. However, it is best to view those failures not as a reminder that you cannot quit, but rather as a normal part of the journey towards a cigarette-free lifestyle.
During the arduous journey to becoming smoke-free, it is important that you keep this mantra in your head: Nothing is impossible, you can do it! And to help you further in your quest, here are twelve simple and effective ways to quit smoking:
lDeep breathing. This is the simplest technique you can use to help you get started on quitting smoking. Try to do these steps three times when you feel the urge to smoke. Inhale the deepest lung-full of air you can and slowly exhale, pursing your lips so that air comes...