If you're a heavy smoker, cutting back on cigarettes may not be drastic enough to boost your health.
Instead, you may be better off quitting smoking completely.
Here are some tips from the C.
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C for people who want to quit smoking.
First, set a quit date.
Make sure about your decision to quit smoking and decide your quit date.
Second, change your environment.
When you first try to quit, change your routine.
Use a different route to work.
Drink tea instead of coffee.
Eat breakfast in a different place.
Third, get rid of all cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work.
Try to distract yourself from urges to smoke.
Talk to someone, go for a walk, or get busy with a task.
Fourth, don't let people smoke in your home.
Tell your family, friends, and coworkers that you are going to quit smoking and ask them not to smoke around you or leave cigarettes out.
Fifth, Learn New Skills and Behaviors.
For examples, plan something enjoyable to do every day, like playing violin, or drink a lot of water another fluids.
Do something to reduce your stress.
Take a hot bath, exercise, or read a book.
Sixth, consider getting individual or group counseling to help quit smoking.
Studies have shown that you have a better chance of being successful if you can get more counseling .
Programs are given at local hospitals and health centers.
Call your local health department for information about programs in your necktie area.
Finally, be prepared for relapse or difficult situations.
No doubt quitting smoking is a bit difficult but do keep in mind that it is not impossible.
If you start smoking again, don't give up.
It often takes several attempts to quit smoking for good.