Smokers do understand the perils of not quitting smoking. But then again, most non-smokers would be puzzled as to why most smokers do not quit. Well that is because most people do not know that smoking is one addiction that is hard to stop. However, if you want to live longer, you need to kick the habit and start the healthy living today. If you are planning to quit the addiction, here are 5 great ways to stop smoking cigarettes that can help you out in saying goodbye to nicotine.
1.) Make a list on the things that you like about smoking. Aside from that, write down a list that you do not like about smoking. Simply draw a line on the center of a piece of paper then write what you like on the left side and write on the right side what you dislike. Think about the list for a time, then you must get the feedback of your friends about your use of cigarettes. If the dislikes outweigh your likes, then you are ready to quit.
2.) After that, you can make another list of why quitting is not going to be really easy. When you have the list finished, take each and every reason and make an overcoming challenge for it.
3.) Set a quit date and write a "quit date contract" including your signature and your friends and family as your witness.
4.) Write down the reasons why you are quitting your habit on an index card and keep it near you at all times.
5.) When you are prepared to quit smoking, do not buy in cartons anymore. Instead, buy in packs and keep only 3 cigarettes with you each time you go away. That way you can control your smoking.