Prepare to Quit Smoking: Lesson 2 - Developing the Will to Quit Smoking

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Prepare to Quit Smoking Lesson 2 - Developing the Will to Quit Smoking From Terry Martin, your Guide to Smoking Cessation Most smokers spend years wishing they could quit. Of the 26 years I smoked, I wanted to quit for at least 15 of them. People would tell me I'd quit "when I was ready". I waited to be "ready" and worried it might never happen, or when it finally did, it would be too late. One of the most important things I've learned since quitting is that it is rare indeed for a smoker to really ever be "ready" for their quit date. Smokers are addicts, and addicts are controlled by the substance they're addicted to. If I could give you only one piece of advice, it would be to quit now. Don't wait for the stars to align and conditions to present themselves perfectly, because if you do, you'll never quit smoking. Most smokers are shaky when they begin their quits. Solid will and determination to quit smoking is built one simple day at a time, and is bolstered by a variety of things, such as support, education and gratitude. This week's lesson will help you find your footing and build the resolve you'll need to quit smoking successfully for good. The first section of this newsletter is geared toward giving you steps to follow that will help you train and condition yourself to change the way you think about smoking. From there, follow the links below to read about the benefits your body will begin to enjoy within the first 20 minutes of quitting tobacco. Commit to Quit Smoking Developing the Will to Quit Smoking I want to quit smoking - I know I should quit, but do I feel I MUST quit? I love smoking! I know I'll be miserable without my cigarettes. They've become a part of me, and I almost can't bear the thought of giving them up...yet I know I have to... Nicotine addiction is powerful. Smoking cessation involves a lot of work for most people - it's not handed to us on a silver platter. It is doable, however, and the good news is that thousands of people quit smoking successfully every year. Many of them thought at one time or another that they couldn't do it, yet they have... Laying the Foundation to Quit Smoking Successfully Successful smoking cessation doesn't happen by accident. They say knowledge is power, and it's certainly true. The more you learn about how to quit, the more power you'll have. That power translates to control when you're 10 days into cessation and craving like crazy. You'll have the means to deal with those cravings. You'll know to expect the occasional bad day, and what you can do about it. You'll know where to go for help. How Your body Heals When You Quit Smoking After the Last Cigarette What happens inside our bodies when we quit tobacco? Have all of the years of smoking or chewing caused too much damage for quitting to be of any benefit? Not at all. The human body is amazingly resilient. Within the first 20 minutes of quitting, the healing process begins. Quit smoking benefits will continue to improve your health and quality of life for years. The First 2 Days 2 Weeks to 3 Months 1 to 9 Months 1 to 2 Years Long Term Benefits - 5 to 15 Years 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