There are many reasons that make smokers feel they are ready to quit cigarettes. It may be for their health or for the health of their kids or just simply being fed up with being addicted to nicotine. Whatever the reason, staying strong and not succumbing to the temptation to smoke takes a lot of will power. So before you attempt quitting smoking, it's a good idea to be sure that you're truly ready to quit.
It has been shown that people are more likely to stop smoking when they know precisely why they are quitting cigarettes. Here are some reasons to think about quitting smoking.
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I no longer enjoy smoking cigarettes |
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I'm scared of getting sick or dying from smoking |
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My doctor has told me smoking has already damaged my health |
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Smoking is making me feel ill |
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I'm always puffed and feel unfit |
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My kids want me to quit smoking |
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I spend a fortune on cigarettes |
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I feel like a social outcast because of my cigarette smoking |
Do any of these reasons for stopping smoking sound familiar to you? To put yourself in a ready-to-quit frame of mind, why not make your own list of reasons why you want to quit smoking or make an appointment with your doctor to talk about quitting cigarettes. When you go, ask about prescription treatments that can help you outsmart cigarettes and break the hold of nicotine addiction.
