What is the most important trait a quitter needs to make sure their quit is successful? Most people would say “willpower,” or “determination,” or even “stubbornness,” but most people would be wrong.
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Can E-cigarettes Help Me Quit Smoking?
Are you wondering whether electronic cigarettes can help you quit smoking? In my opinion, no, they can’t. In fact, in my opinion, not only will they not help you quit smoking, they’ll actually make it harder for you to quit and more likely that you’ll relapse, plus, they pose significant health risks of their own.
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Practice Makes Perfect
If you’re getting ready to quit, you should “practice” quitting now to get ready. In another post, I suggested keeping a quit journal, and one of the reasons is that it will help you plan ahead and develop an effective “practice quitting” plan. Here’s how:
Positive Reinforcement
There are two times in your quit that it’s really important to be positive: while you’re preparing to quit and after you actually do quit.
Assert Yourself
Are you having a tough time dealing with your emotions now that you’ve quit smoking? Did you used to stuff your feelings (anger, disappointment, loneliness, sadness) behind a cigarette when you were smoking (i.e., did you use smoking as a coping mechanism instead of dealing with uncomfortable emotions and/or situations head-on)?