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 How
to strengthen your desire to stop
Know your reasons to stop
Make a list of all your reasons for wanting
to quit. The list can range from " avoidance of ill health
" to " being able to take up a sport ". Everyone knows
there are huge health benefits to stopping smoking. We also
know, but don't like to admit it as a smoker, that smokers
smell, prematurely age, feel like a slave to a bad habit -
not to mention the anti-social association that smokers have.
Here are the common reasons people wish
to stop. You may find that many relate to you and you may
even have a few more to add:
— You want to live longer
— Smoking is taking a toll on your health
— Your skin is ageing as a smoker
— You wish to be a responsible role model to your children
— You're fast becoming the odd one out at work and socially
— It smells, you smell and your clothes smell
— You feel like a slave to it
— You want control back in your life
— You want your freedom back
— You hate the taste
— You want to wake up refreshed and alert
— You're spending untold amounts on cigarettes
— It breaks your concentration
— It reduces your chances of romance with a non-smoker
— It looks unattractive
— You noticed your breathing is laboured
— You hate that cough
— You don't want to worry anymore
— You want peace of mind
— You see yourself as weak
Physical
benefits
— Your body receives more oxygen which in turn allows for better circulation and cell growth
— You breathe more easily and your lung capacity is greater
— Your blood vessels begin to reopen and your circulation improves
— Your overall health improves and the risk of disease decreases
— Your chances of conceiving are greater as is having a healthy pregnancy and baby
— Your energy increases as the carbon monoxide leaves your body
— Your skin will improve, glow and look younger
— Your ability to relax will be enhanced without tobacco
— Whiter teeth and cleaner fingers, less lines around your mouth
— Your mouth and teeth will feel fresher and cleaner
— You'll sleep more deeply and awake refreshed and alert
— Your fitness levels will accelerate
Lifestyle
benefits
— Cleaner, fresher home and clothing
— Healthier children, no more passive smoking
— A healthy role model to your children
— As your fitness increases, more activities will be enjoyable for you, such as the gym, swimming, sports
Financial
benefits
— You'll notice the difference in your pocket! Lots more disposable cash!
Social
benefits
— It increases your attractiveness to the opposite sex
— Your clothes, hair, breath and skin will smell fresher and cleaner
— The delights of food and drink will enhance as your taste buds feel alive again
— Freedom from worry about running out of cigarettes
— Feelings of social acceptance increase
Emotional
benefits
— More confidence and self-esteem, knowing you've achieved success and stopped smoking
— Your energy levels are higher
— As a parent you can now be free of guilt
— A greater sense of freedom
— A greater sense of peace of mind
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