Smoking is a highly addictive habit and most people who smoke find it difficult to quit. The reason that it is so difficult to stop smoking is that the addiction is a combination of physical addiction to the nicotine and a psychological component to the addiction as cigarettes are both legal and in many situations socially acceptable.
One of the greatest indicators as to whether your attempt to quit smoking will be successful is how well prepared mentally you are. You have to truly want to quit in order to be successful in your journey and if you try to quit without this mindset it is unlikely that you will succeed. A good way to motivate yourself to quit smoking is to think of the health risks involved and the many benefits of quitting smoking.
The main health risks associated with smoking are:
- increased chances of lung cancer and heart disease
- increased risk of a premature death
- increased likelyhood of bronchial diseases
- breathing difficulties
If you smoke there a good chance you're aware of these factors and the knowledge can be confronting and sobering however there are immediate benefits which can motivate you in order to quit.
Almost instantly you will notice that your sense of smell will improve and the dependent taste of food will improve increasing your enjoyment of food. You will also save significant money on the cost of cigarettes which can vary in countries from $5 to $15 per packet. This could mean savings of thousands of dollars per year.
So motivate yourself by thinking:
- I'll improve my health
- I'll save a lot of money
- I'll eliminate second hand smoke risk to my family
- I'll breathe easier
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