Prepare to Quit Smoking: Lesson 1 - Why Do You Want to Quit Smoking?

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Prepare to Quit Smoking Lesson 1 - Why Do You Want to Quit Smoking? From Terry Martin, your Guide to Smoking Cessation Congratulations! I know that because you are here, you're serious in your desire to kick cigarettes out of your life. You've signed up for this course hoping to find some help to get you moving in the right direction. You've come to the right place! Use the information in the following lessons to set yourself up for a successful quit program. You'll learn what to expect as you go through the process of recovery from nicotine addiction, and the knowledge you'll gain will provide you with solid tools to help you manage your quit more easily. A little preparation and education will put you in the driver's seat with smoking cessation, which is right where you want to be. The focus of today's lesson is on thinking about why you want to quit smoking. Listing out your reasons in as much detail as possible is a good motivator, and also makes for a great first entry in a quit journal. Once you quit smoking, use your journal to jot your thoughts and feelings in daily. It's a valuable tool that you can refer to - seeing just how far you've come can be a big boost when you're having a bad day. For now though, let's work on creating a solid list of your personal reasons for quitting. Nothing is too small of insignificant to be included. Carry your list with you and add to it as things come to mind. Be proud of yourself. You've taken the first step toward freedom from addiction, and that takes courage! Reasons to Quit Smoking Why Should I Quit Smoking? Why do you want to quit smoking tobacco? What are your reasons? Making a list of reasons for quitting is the first step toward successful smoking cessation. The Pros and Cons of Smoking From Zoemajik: "I made a list of what I liked about smoking vs. what I hated about smoking...and though I really missed it at first, looking at this list I made really made me see that I didn't like it as much as I thought I did." EB's List of Reasons EB's list of reasons to quit smoking. "When I smoke, I feel like I live behind a literal curtain of smoke or inside a cave of smoke. It creates a condition in which I am separated from life and the people that I love. It is a barrier." Kristy's List of Reasons to Quit Smoking The reasons to quit are numerous. Sometimes the best thing a person can do when feeling stressed or on the verge of smoking is to sit down and create a list of reasons. If you already have one, add to it! This email is written by: Terry Martin Smoking Cessation Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Prepare to Quit Smoking' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement