Quitting Smoking - Using Thoughts
We are well aware of the consequences of smoking. Still, we are
unable to quit it. The cause for unable to quit smoking is the
addiction of nicotine, along with the weak determination. A firm
determination can make one able to leave this addiction of
nicotine far behind. You only need to play certain mind games,
as we all know that mind controls the body.
There are a few examples of mind games. For Instance, you have
decided to quit smoke, but your decision is not firm. You have
the habit to smoke with your friends. Before meeting them, your
mind has already started working. You would find it tough to sit
there without smoking. You would start feeling miserable and
weak. You will become frustrate by these thoughts. Finally, you
will start smoking. One can easily conclude that mind was the
only thing that had prompted you in taking up smoking again.
On the contrary, you can avoid this situation. It only needs a
little diversion of your mind. If you divert your mind on some
other thing then surely you can help yourself. Along with the
diversion, it need positive outlook on quitting smoking. Never
feel that life will be miserable without smoking, or it is
impossible to quit smoke.
Now, handle the same situation in this manner. You are going to
meet your friends. Your mind will start working as usual.
However, try to think positively. You should consider it big
achievement, if you do not smoke with your friends. Never feel
that life would be miserable, if you have not smoked. On the
contrary, think that you are blessing a healthy life to you, as
well as your family. You are able to breathe fresh air, after
quitting smoking.
If you are unable to resist the temptation at your friend's
place then do not go there. It would be better for you to avoid
that place. Try to do something creative that will divert your
mind completely.
Think about your kids. Take your family for a long drive. The
quality time that you spent with them was more precious then
wasting it by smoking with your friends. You will find that you
were actually making yourself a fool by indulging in smoking
activity.
Whenever your urge for smoke grows, only think about its bad
effects upon you. The smoke has made you its slave. But, you
have to overcome this slavery and quit smoking at any cost, as
smoking is costing you a lot.