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Things you can do to forget about
smoking.
- Meditate. Meditation can be a wonderful way to gain control of your mind,
especially when it's racing with thoughts of how much you miss smoking and
cigarettes. It's incredibly easy to do and can be done anywhere, without any
equipment except your own body. Simply sit on the floor in any comfortable
position (such as cross-legged). Close your eyes. Attune your ears to the sounds
around you, whether it's the noise of the street or the voices of your office
colleagues. Now shift focus so that you are listening to the sounds of your
breath and your own body. At the same time, concentrate on a mental image that
gives you a sense of peace, such as a candle flame, a tree, or cloud. Try to
keep your focus centered for at least 10 minutes at a time.
- Go do something else you like. Get some nice food for example.
- Listen to Music. Music is a good distraction. It's so easy to get
lost in a familiar melody, or to be transported by a new song that really speaks
to you in some way. In fact, music has an effect on the brain that may be
similar to chemical substances; but it's all totally natural, of course! A great
tip is to substitute daily music breaks for what used to be your daily smoking
breaks. Instead of going outside to puff away, put on a soothing CD or turn the
radio on a channel you love. You can use your I-Pod if you're at work, or play
it out loud if you're at home. The distraction will keep your mind off
cigarettes, and the music will give your body its much-needed dose of
relaxation.
- Go for a Walk. Don't just sit in your office or your living room thinking
about how much you wish you had a cigarette right now. Instead, get up and put
your body in motion. The physical stimulation will start endorphins coursing
through your body. If you can take a stroll outside, do so pay attention to the
sounds of the birds, cars passing by, the color of the flowers in bloom, and so
on. The point of this exercise is to get yourself 'out of your mind', focusing
on external things in order to beat the urge to smoke.
- Develop New Interests. Try developing new interests or hobbies. Such things
would keep your mind off that urge to smoke. All of us have a certain measure of
creativity that often remains untapped. It would be a wonderful thing if you
could try working on that creativity. Or you could try learning a new skill. Try
to involve yourself with other people. Such activities make us appreciate the
meaning of life in a better way and we will stop to think twice before we waste
away this life at the end of a cigarette.
- Do something else instead. Carry other things to put in your mouth, such as
gum, hard candy, or a toothpick.
- Consider the positive things about quitting, such as how much you like
yourself as a non-smoker, health benefits for you and your family, and the
example you set for others around you. A positive attitude will help you through
the tough times.
- When you feel tense, try to keep busy, think about ways to solve the
problem, tell yourself that smoking won't make it any better, and go do
something else.
- Force yourself into doing something else, even if you don't like it.
- Go brush your teeth. Keeping your breath fresh and your teeth white can be
an incentive not to smoke
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