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	<title>Tips on How to Stop Smoking</title>
	
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	<description>Articles on ways to Stop Smoking by Frederic Baker, Health Coach</description>
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		<title>Best Ways To Stop Smoking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 20:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adrian Fletcher</dc:creator>
		
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		<description>There comes a time in every smoker's life when he realizes the futility of smoking and its detrimental effect on health. But he finds it difficult to stop smoking, even though he realizes that he is inching towards poor health and possibly even lung cancer. At that point he may seek the best way to stop smoking.</description>
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<p>There comes a time in every smoker&#8217;s life when he realizes the futility of smoking and its detrimental effect on health. But he finds it difficult to stop smoking, even though he realizes that he is inching towards poor health and possibly even lung cancer. At that point he may seek the best way to stop smoking.</p>
<p>Withdrawal symptoms such as headache pain, depression, and nervousness are common for a heavy smoker. These symptoms make the objective to stop smoking hard to accomplish. However, the goal to stop smoking is so important for many people that they search endlessly for the most effective and best way to stop smoking with the least amount of difficulty.</p>
<p>Changing your thinking process is probably the most effective and best way to stop smoking. Your perspective is an important part of it. It will be so much easier to quit when you realize deep within yourself that you are truly ready to quit smoking for good. It will be easier to make it through your symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and help you throw away the cigarettes for good once you know it is necessary to quit smoking. So you need to acknowledge and accept that quitting is something that you need to accomplish.</p>
<p>Try to be positive. If you tell yourself that quitting smoking is going to be a painful, long process, then it will be harder to quit. On the other hand, if you are positive and tell yourself that it will be simple, and quick, with a ton of benefits after it&#8217;s all over, then quitting will seem simpler and quicker.</p>
<p>Your perspective can really change your entire experience. Have you ever walked into a classroom before a test and told yourself you were going to fail? Many times, you did fail. On the other hand, when you walk in and tell yourself that you will do well, you have a much higher chance of doing well. The best way to stop smoking employs the same principles. This is the power of positive thinking! Do something that will make you happy and forget all about those cigarettes. If you make quitting smoking a positive experience, then it will be a positive experience. You don&#8217;t need to sit around and think about the cigarettes endlessly, on and on throughout the day. Enjoy your time and do things you like to do while you recover from your addiction instead.</p>
<p>When you do stop smoking, the symptoms can include headaches, anxiety and cravings. Remember that you do not want to smoke anymore and remind yourself why. Instead of being miserable, do something constructive. Hit the gym. Visit friends and family. </p>
<p>It is possible to quit smoking as early as today if you try hard enough. Toss your cigarettes in the trash and refuse to replace them with a new pack. Quitting smoking can happen quickly and smoothly if you want to make it happen. To break your smoking addiction, you need to have a positive outlook and strong determination. The most powerful and best way to stop smoking is to have an optimistic point of view and believe that you can accomplish it.</p>
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		<title>Best Natural Ways To Stop Smoking-How To Quit Cigarettes And Quit Smoking Now</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 15:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sal Smythe</dc:creator>
		
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		<description>Doctors of homeopathic medicine have known about the best natural ways to stop smoking for many years.  The mainstream medical community typically recommends nicotine replacement to help you quit smoking.  Homeopathic remedies contain a very small amount of actual tobacco, as well as other herbal and plant-based ingredients.</description>
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<p>Doctors of homeopathic medicine have known about the best natural ways to stop smoking for many years.  The mainstream medical community typically recommends nicotine replacement to help you quit smoking.  Homeopathic remedies contain a very small amount of actual tobacco, as well as other herbal and plant-based ingredients.  </p>
<p>Trying to quit cigarettes for many individuals is quite hard because of the addictive nature of nicotine. Nicotine is one of the most difficult substances to &#8220;shake&#8221; off and is often compared to heroine or cocaine because of the strong withdrawal pains people can have.</p>
<p>Some doctors recommend that one of the best natural ways to stop smoking is to gradually cut back the number of cigarettes that you smoke every day, but that often does not actually help people quit smoking.  Because, the psychological dependence on the act of smoking is not addressed.</p>
<p>Two areas need to be addressed in order to quit smoking. One, the psychological need people have, and two the physical addiction. Trace amounts of tobacco found in homeopathic aids or nicotine patches may help with the physical part but not the psychological need that arises.</p>
<p>One of the best natural ways to stop smoking should include a multi pronged approach. An approach that uses remedies that are herbal in nature and nutritional guidance to help lessen the physical desire along with some type of emotional support can be very beneficial. Couple this with relaxation techniques and an educational program and you would have a very good program. However, to really quit smoking it&#8217;s important to understand why you smoke.</p>
<p>There is hardly any smoker that has not attempted to quit cigarettes, at some point, but something always got in the way.  If they had found the best natural ways to stop smoking, they would have been more successful.</p>
<p>How would you like to be able to quit smoking and not experience weight gain, or hunger pains? This is made possible due to a homeopathic remedy known as the poison nut. The poison nut makes it much easier to quit cigarettes without the associated weight gain.</p>
<p>An effective homeopathic remedy is one of the best natural ways to stop smoking for many reasons.  It can help you quit smoking without becoming anxious, nervous or irritable and without worsening your cough.  It will help you quit cigarettes, safely, easily and quickly.</p>
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		<title>Breaking your Smoking Habit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 10:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn Norris</dc:creator>
		
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		<description>Working to quit smoking is one of the hardest things that many people ever do in their life. The reasons that it is so difficult typically vary. The one reason that is most often cited is the habit of smoking itself is extremely hard to break. The task then becomes trying to break the habit, and instead give yourself a much healthier habit to hang onto. After all, it took you a while to get into the habit of smoking so reason stands that it will take a while to break the habit.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='byline'>by Amber Eamen</div>
<p>Working to quit smoking is one of the hardest things that many people ever do in their life. The reasons that it is so difficult typically vary. The one reason that is most often cited is the habit of smoking itself is extremely hard to break. The task then becomes trying to break the habit, and instead give yourself a much healthier habit to hang onto. After all, it took you a while to get into the habit of smoking so reason stands that it will take a while to break the habit.</p>
<p>Deciding to stop smoking is the first step in being successful in your new healthier lifestyle. Making this decision on your own gives you an advantage. Think that&#8217;s odd? You have a less chance of success if a doctor, spouse, friend or anyone else convinces you to quit. This is not a choice to be taken lightly and only you can decide if you&#8217;re ready to quit. It will only cause complications if you are pushed into qutting before you are ready.</p>
<p>Every smoker has a pattern in the way they smoke. It becomes your habit whether you are smoking one pack a day or only ten cigarettes a day, however many you smoke daily is your habit. Starting out in small steps at a slow pace can help with the quitting process. For example, if you enjoy finishing a meal and then smoking immediantly afterwards, you can change this habit into a good one by brushing your teeth instead. A fresh, clean mouth will surely taste better than a cigarette tasting one. If you are not able to brush your teeth after a meal, try sucking on hard candy or chewing a piece of gum. </p>
<p>Cigarette cravings can be triggered by certain things. Not all situations can be avoided so it&#8217;s best to have an alternative plan. For example, if you smoke in your car after work, try taking the bus, joining a carpool with non-smokers, crank up the music, or do anything to get your mind off of smoking. Having your car cleaned to remove the cigarette smell would also be beneficial. </p>
<p>There&#8217;s going to be difficult times when trying to break your smoking habit. Planning how to deal with these hard times will increase your chances of being successful. Nicotine gum can be very useful and discreet. Just keep some in your pocket at all times and chew as needed. Stop smoking sticks are helpful for those that cigarette smoking is more of a habit then adddiction. They are basically a fake cigarette to keep your hands busy. If these are beneficial to you then try to keep your hands doing something all the time. By keeping your hands from being bored, you will likely be craving cigarettes less and being more productive with your time.</p>
<p>Breaking your smoking habit is a difficult process. It is likely to take you anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months to be cigarette free. Try cutting back on how many cigarettes you smoke daily if quitting cold turkey seems impossible. But regardless which method you choose, it will take time and effort for it to work. It takes on average 2 weeks to get use to a new habit and just as long if not longer to quit a bad habit.</p>
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		<title>Relieving the Stress of Quitting Smoking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 21:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber Eamen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description>Knowing exactly how to reduce stress that accompanies an attempt to quit smoking may be difficult to fathom. There are many factors that could play together in the process of quitting making it stressful enough. Learning then of how to deal with these potential problems is essential to success. You have to know what you are getting into as the situation can become very difficult and you have to struggle as situations can take a bad to worse turn. Knowing how to relieve stress goes together with reducing smoking, since it is but natural that stress complicates trying to quit.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='byline'>by Amber Eamen</div>
<p>Knowing exactly how to reduce stress that accompanies an attempt to quit smoking may be difficult to fathom. There are many factors that could play together in the process of quitting making it stressful enough. Learning then of how to deal with these potential problems is essential to success. You have to know what you are getting into as the situation can become very difficult and you have to struggle as situations can take a bad to worse turn. Knowing how to relieve stress goes together with reducing smoking, since it is but natural that stress complicates trying to quit.</p>
<p>If you intend to really quit smoking, you have to know of ways to relax and minimize stress. Since your existence is not confined in a small box, you need to learn how to beat stress. This can be done through yoga, meditation, and even a nice and unhurried bath or shower. If you feel that stress at work is escalating, try to make small walks around the building or try to sip that relaxing cup of tea. You have to learn to accept the reality of stress without being bugged down. If you try to disregard stress, you will find it even more difficult to stop smoking. Ultimately, you will just go back into the habit, smoking much more and complicating your health even more.</p>
<p>Think of a hobby that you can engage to free yourself from stress brought by family and work. Most people have the same feeling that job do cause a lot of stress at some point. Taking a hobby that can relieve you of stress even just for awhile can be very helpful. This will allow you to come back with much vigor and a clearer mind for work. If you have no hobby at the moment, better look for one. Just be sure it is something that you find delightful and relaxing. It would be a bad idea to choose for one which reminds you a lot of your job or of other similar stressful events.</p>
<p>Make relaxation a regular thing. Everyone deserves enough time for oneself and this is very important when trying to quit. You surely need this time of solitude to be able to unhook from life. These brief moments are helpful in the process of quitting smoking. If you are constantly bombarded by the presence of people, your patience would immediately wear out. You would find yourself easily snapping which subsequently leads to higher stress level. A better way may be to stay up an extra ten minutes or get up ten minutes earlier so you can have these precious moments to gather yourself up.</p>
<p>It is a fact that many people get hooked to smoking to relieve themselves of stress. This means you have to come up with some techniques for stress relief, otherwise, your attempt might just end up in yoyo. Working to overcome the habit of smoking is not simple and easy. It involves a lot of diligence, and trying to lessen the stress in your life is a good start. If you are like most people who could not avoid stress, then try to properly handle stress. These suggestions might just help you cope with stress without trying to get another stick of cigarette again.</p>
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		<title>The Real Secret To Stop Smoking</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 18:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip Davis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description>People who smoke are aware of just how difficult it may be to stop smoking. While you are certainly aware of the medical reasons why you should not smoke that still doesn't help you get over the hurdle of being able to quit. People have used many different ways to quit with different degrees of success. Some of the most common types of help include using a nicotine patch or chewing nicotine gum, getting prescription medication or getting hypnotized. There are many other methods as well. What has worked for one person may not work for you.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='byline'>by Philip Davis</div>
<p>People who smoke are aware of just how difficult it may be to stop smoking. While you are certainly aware of the medical reasons why you should not smoke that still doesn&#8217;t help you get over the hurdle of being able to quit. People have used many different ways to quit with different degrees of success. Some of the most common types of help include using a nicotine patch or chewing nicotine gum, getting prescription medication or getting hypnotized. There are many other methods as well. What has worked for one person may not work for you.</p>
<p>When you want to stop smoking you need to find the methods that work best for you. That can be hard to do. The reason that it is hard to quit smoking is that smoking is not only addictive physically but it is also a habit that is hard to break. Habits are reinforced all the time and this reinforcement is happening every time you smoke a cigarette making it more difficult to stop. </p>
<p>The way to stop smoking now is to get the help that you need. You will be more successful if you get assistance from someone who knows the best way for you to quit smoking and can give you the support you need as you quit. While your friends and family may be supportive they haven&#8217;t gone through the same thing and really don&#8217;t have a good understanding of how to help you stop smoking. You need someone to help you who know the ins and outs of just how hard it is to stop smoking.</p>
<p>A vast majority of smokers report using cigarettes as a way to reduce stress or to provide relaxation in their lives. If they have a stressful situation they often immediately turn to a cigarette to help get them through it. If this describes your actions you need to understand that you&#8217;re using smoking as an emotional crutch. You must replace smoking with some better ways of coping with stress emotionally. </p>
<p>There are many things that you can learn to do to help yourself when you want to quit smoking. It can be helpful to find out what other people have done because it may just be the thing you need to help you as well. Most people who eventually quit smoking report that it took them several failed attempts before they could actually quit smoking for good. You need to find a way to stop smoking once and for all so that you don&#8217;t want to start up again.</p>
<p>Sometimes the stories about quitting smoking may scare people into the mistaken belief that they will be unable to quit. Smoking is physically addictive so your body will go through nicotine withdrawal for a few days until the body is completely rid of the substance. After the first several days you will be dealing mainly with the emotional addiction of cigarette smoking. Start with a good plan for how to quit and then follow your plan.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 17:18:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber Eamen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description>When it comes to quitting smoking, the reality is, it is easier to get into the habit again than kick it for good. What may have compelled you to stop smoking is the desire to make yourself as a good model to your kids. This can be a great challenge for parents to quit. They want to discourage smoking at home, thus, they need to initiate in creating a smoke-free home environment. You may find yourself at this present predicament, but there are available solutions out there which can help you.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='byline'>by Amber Eamen</div>
<p>When it comes to quitting smoking, the reality is, it is easier to get into the habit again than kick it for good. What may have compelled you to stop smoking is the desire to make yourself as a good model to your kids. This can be a great challenge for parents to quit. They want to discourage smoking at home, thus, they need to initiate in creating a smoke-free home environment. You may find yourself at this present predicament, but there are available solutions out there which can help you.</p>
<p>A good idea is to involve your children in your effort to stop smoking by letting them be a witness to your struggle. Ask them to be your help and strength when the urge to smoke is getting into you. An unassuming and honest discussion with your children can be a good way to show to them just how difficult the struggle can be, while letting you fight your battles openly. It is often helpful to talk about problems as they have the tendency to become much smaller once shared out. This is a very effective means to fight against the urge to smoke , after all, parents who can discuss on anything with their children are able to resolve a lot of issues as well. This may also be a good means to talk about essential matters and at the same time to seek support from children.</p>
<p>As you focus more on your children and less on yourself or where you have placed the pack of cigarette, the urge to smoke may just diminish. You may ask your children to suggest of any remedies that can help you with your battle. For instance, you can probably try letting your child go with you to the store to buy a candy or any good substitute for cigarette, or have a stroll with you as look for a stop smoking aid in the store.</p>
<p>Involving your children in your decisions can make them see the battle that you are in. To let your problems all bottled up would not be a good idea as this would only make the children believe that smoking or even quitting is easy. And worse, it would tempt them to smoke. Though, you try to develop an open relationship with your child but this should not give you an excuse to smoke around them. There is danger in second hand smoke and this itself should prevent you from lighting a stick when they are around. It might be good, instead, if you let your child record your consumption through a smoking log.</p>
<p>Certainly, each family differs in what issues they can accept and comfortably discuss. When you feel that your comfort and confidence are being threatened as you try to resolve an issue, then be quick to make adjustments. But do consider that the help of the children still remains to be a strong encouragement for you to quit. The influence of kids after all could not be underestimated. They have been known to affect adults by the way they pick on people as well as unabashedly point out lapses. </p>
<p>When you give permission to your child to help you in your struggle, you would realize that you are no longer interested in smoking. This is true when your child constantly picks on you. Whatever you feel is best for you or your circumstance at present, be quick to grab the opportunity of bonding with your child and use that bond to overcome completely the temptation to smoke. When you succeed in quitting, your child will be most proud of you and you will certainly come out a much confident individual.</p>
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		<title>Easy Way To Quit Smoking-Help To Quit Smoking-Easiest Way To Quit Smoking Fast</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 10:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sal Smythe</dc:creator>
		
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		<description>The easiest way to quit smoking is probably to be hospitalized for several weeks, but even that may only work for a short time.</description>
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<p>The easiest way to quit smoking is probably to be hospitalized for several weeks, but even that may only work for a short time.  </p>
<p>The truth is that there is no really easy way to quit smoking, because this is a physical and a psychological addiction.  But, don&#8217;t worry.  There is help to quit smoking.  Here&#8217;s a few of the things that you need.</p>
<p>One step in the easiest way to quit smoking is to get educated. You have to know why you smoke. Once you understand the reason it becomes easier to kick the habit.</p>
<p>It has also been proven that no matter what method you use whether it is a drug prescribed by a doctor, a homeopathic remedy, or some other easy way to quit smoking method it is even more effective if you have a support system in place.</p>
<p>Tell your friends and family that you need help to quit smoking.  Join an online support group.  Get some free telephone counseling.  Plan what you will do when you have the desire to smoke.</p>
<p>Many people say that the easiest way to quit smoking is to use a well-designed homeopathic remedy.  One of the better products, available on the internet, includes an online &#8220;Stop Smoking Program&#8221;.   They outline, in great detail, an easy way to quit smoking.  The company provides a lot of help to quit smoking, because they realize that&#8217;s what you need.</p>
<p>People that have never smoked will tell you the easiest way to quit smoking is to just go cold turkey. At one point in my life I needed help to quit smoking, so I know where you are coming from and what it is like to be hooked on cigarettes.</p>
<p>Because I&#8217;ve been in your shoes, it&#8217;s fair to say the easiest way to quit smoking is a system that uses more than one way to attack the problem. I tried many single approaches however; it wasn&#8217;t until I had a great homeopathic method and a system of support in place that gave me the right help to quit smoking system I needed.</p>
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		<title>Learn To Quit Smoking Forever</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 16:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip Davis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description>Smoking is a nasty habit, which many people find difficult to stop. In fact quitting smoking may be the hardest thing that you have ever tried to do. No wonder that so many smokers find it hard to stop smoking. Studies have shown that many smokers try a few attempts to quit smoking before they finally are able to. This is because smoking is a habit that becomes part of your daily life.</description>
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<p>Smoking is a nasty habit, which many people find difficult to stop. In fact quitting smoking may be the hardest thing that you have ever tried to do. No wonder that so many smokers find it hard to stop smoking. Studies have shown that many smokers try a few attempts to quit smoking before they finally are able to. This is because smoking is a habit that becomes part of your daily life. </p>
<p>There are many different methods that can be used to quit smoking. What works for one person may not work for another. This is because smoking is tied so closely to our own emotions. You may have already tried one or more ways to quit smoking only to find that you&#8217;re right back to smoking as much as ever. There are lots of things that people try including nicotine patches or gum, medication or even hypnosis. </p>
<p>The best way to try to quit smoking is to learn the way that will work best for you own situation. Often people use cigarettes as a mental crutch to provide comfort when they are under stress. In this case cigarettes are your own personal way of coping with situations. You need to learn how to use other techniques rather than smoking to help you through these situations. This is just one example of the considerations you must think about when you are ready to quit smoking forever. If you pick a method that is not compatible with your personality type you will have a harder time quitting. </p>
<p>One of the best ways to learn how to quit smoking forever is to get help. The best type of help is an impartial person who understands how difficult it is to quit and can provide you with the resources and information that you need to stop smoking. The local laws and regulations in cities around the world is making it more difficult to smoke in public places. Before long you won&#8217;t be able to smoke in any public places. </p>
<p>You must know that smoking is a health risk. It contributes to major health problems like heart attack, stroke and cancer. When you quit smoking you will enjoy better health right away. Even those who have smoked for many years will find they feel better after they quit smoking. Smoking is also bad for others who are near you as well. The bad effects of second hand and even third hand smoke are still being investigated. </p>
<p>There is time like the present to quit smoking for good. You are reading this article because you know it is time to take action to stop smoking. Choose a way to quit smoking that will work for you and one that will be pain free and easy. You can learn to stop smoking now.</p>
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<div class='links'>Philip Davis, a campaigner, reveals the painless way to <a href="http://www.smokefreetomorrow.com">stop smoking</a> and helps you lead a happy and healthy life. Follow an easy step by step plan that leads you to give up smoking in 17 days or less at <a href="http://www.smokefreetomorrow.com">http://www.smokefreetomorrow.com</a></div>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 02:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip Davis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description>Those who smoke know that they should try to quit. The situation for most smokers is that they may desire to stop but may not know the best way to go about it. If you are a smoker and want to quit you need to get some help. You already know of many different methods that people have tried to use when they want to quit smoking. These can include nicotine patches and gum, prescription medication and hypnosis. Something that works for one smoker doesn't necessarily work for someone else.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='byline'>by Philip Davis</div>
<p>Those who smoke know that they should try to quit. The situation for most smokers is that they may desire to stop but may not know the best way to go about it. If you are a smoker and want to quit you need to get some help. You already know of many different methods that people have tried to use when they want to quit smoking. These can include nicotine patches and gum, prescription medication and hypnosis. Something that works for one smoker doesn&#8217;t necessarily work for someone else. </p>
<p>Since smoking is an addiction it should be treated as such. When you want to quit smoking part of the process needs to deal with the psychological aspects of nicotine addiction. While some of the addiction is physical it is good to know that the body usually overcomes this addiction within 3 days of the removal of nicotine from the body. After the body is free from nicotine the next hurdle is psychological addiction. When you want to quit smoking the best way to stop smoking is to learn the best ways that will work for you. Many times smokers use cigarettes as a way to calm down and release stress. </p>
<p>Smoking is most often attached to feelings of stress and anxiety. Ask any smoker and they will tell you that they usually smoke more when they are stressed out. Whenever stress or anxiety levels go up people who smoke reach for another cigarette. There is justification in smoking to relieve stress because for most smokers it seems to work. People need to learn new and better ways to relieve stress and relax rather than smoking. </p>
<p>The reason that many smokers fail when they try to quit is that they suddenly learn just how difficult it is. There is always an expectation that it is hard to quit smoking because that is what people say. Sometimes people try to quit a few times before they can actually stop smoking for good. Those who are successful are the ones who are prepared to fill the empty areas that are left when smoking if no longer an option. </p>
<p>A good way to ensure success when you try to stop smoking is to find out why you smoked to start with. Only then will you be able to learn what will work to help find a replacement for smoking. Smokers know that it&#8217;s not good for your health but are simply too addicted to be able to help themselves stop. The habit of smoking, like every type of habit, has been established and now need to be replaced and removed. Research shows that habit can start in just a few weeks and are continually reinforced each time you light up.</p>
<p>All habits including smoking are hard to break because there is a very real psychological need to continue. Smokers use cigarettes to help them through rough times in their lives. This may help them rationalize their continued smoking. When you are ready to quit smoking you need the help of someone who understands what it takes to quit and can provide you with all the tools you need to get you through.</p>
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		<title>Stop Smoking for Good - 4 Steps to Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 13:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber Eamen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description>The attempt to quit smoking would certainly require from you much dedication and determination. You can also expect many sorts of problems that you would encounter in the process. Identifying what these potential problems are and creating a plan that will direct these concerns are very vital to your success. Knowing exactly how you would proceed at each step of your plan would increase your chances of success, rather than be easily overcome by obstacles along the way. Here are specific steps that can guide you in your efforts to quit smoking:</description>
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<p>The attempt to quit smoking would certainly require from you much dedication and determination. You can also expect many sorts of problems that you would encounter in the process. Identifying what these potential problems are and creating a plan that will direct these concerns are very vital to your success. Knowing exactly how you would proceed at each step of your plan would increase your chances of success, rather than be easily overcome by obstacles along the way. Here are specific steps that can guide you in your efforts to quit smoking:</p>
<p>Step 1. You need to devote a time to organize your plan of quitting smoking. This means looking for reasons which influence you to smoke and devising a plan by which you can conquer these influences. If you are addicted to smoking because of nicotine, then examine what products are you consuming which contains high level of it, then you would know how to curb your nicotine consumption. If you smoke because you are bored, then look for things that will keep you busy. However, if you smoke due to stress, better include in your plan stress-relief techniques.</p>
<p>Step 2. Obtain all the help that you would need. There are available support available around you. There are stop-smoking aids and the support of your family and friends. If you have a problem getting the help you need, to begin with, then better resolve this problem first before starting to quit. For instance, if you are hard up for the moment and cannot afford to buy a nicotine gum, then save up for a couple of weeks to be able to buy some. Once you have what you need, then start quitting as soon as you can.</p>
<p>Step 3. Monitor your progress. If you put down your goals into writing, as well as the little successes that you are making, you are holding yourself accountable in this process. For instance, if you decide to cut down your consumption from a single pack per day to 10 cigarettes only, then better write this down. This will make you see a new pattern in your habit and make you aware of how much cigarettes have you been smoking in a day. You would also soon find out that writing can be burdensome, and you prefer to just skip some of these sticks. Cheating on your log will do you no good as you are only making your progress go a few steps backward so be honest if you choose this method.</p>
<p>Step 4. Celebrate your success. If you are able to manage a 24 hour period staying away from cigarettes, then celebrate. This does not have to be a big party in the neighbourhood for each time you meet a target but at least do something special. You might treat yourself to your favorite coffee or ice cream, or buy that book or purse you have been eyeing out. This will help you stay motivated on your plan. One day you can have that huge party or dream vacation, but only after you have successfully quit smoking for a longer period of time, say a year. This will give you a strong motivation to continue on your goal and the big savings that you got from skipping cigarettes can well afford you that trip or party.</p>
<p>Make sure that you follow these steps faithfully and you would be surprised that you have already joined the ranks of those who have successfully quit smoking. Availing the help offered to you as well as holding yourself accountable will set you to the right direction. Being specific of your expectations of your own self would be very important too as you are able to already think of potential problems even before they emerge. Merely being passive in this task is waiting for disaster to happen. You owe it to yourself to have the best lifestyle possible and these suggestions will certainly free you from the bondage of smoking in no time at all.</p>
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