The first
thing to do is to pick a day to stop smoking. (When choosing a day
to stop smoking, make sure that it's a day with which you won't have
any stress, or people around you that smoke. Maybe the beginning of
a working week will be best for you, or a holiday is always a good
time to give up.)
The night
before. (Before going to bed throw out all cigarettes and ashtrays)
The big
day. (You have to break the habit of that first cigarette and don't
drink tea or coffee as this will make you want a cigarette. Go for a
walk or a jog instead, or have a relaxing bath. But don't have a
cigarette.)
Ask for
help. (If your partner or members of your family or friend's smoke,
tell them what you are doing and ask them for help and
understanding. Ask them to not smoke around you or offer you a
cigarette. If your partner smokes maybe you could give up together.)
Break your
smoking habits. (If you smoke while, having a cup of tea/coffee, on
the phone or after a meal do something different. Drink water or
orange juice, chew sugar free gum after a meal or when you are on
the phone. It would be a good idea to buy sugar free gum in bulk.)
Thing to avoid when giving up smoking
Avoid
public places where smokers frequent
Don't
drink alcohol for the first few weeks as alcohol is also addictive
and this will make you want a cigarette
People
tend to eat more when they give up smoking "DON'T" this will make
your weight increase and make you miserable
Things to do when giving up smoking
Break your
smoking habits
Keep
active, try exercising, swimming, lightly jogging. Ask your midwife
or doctor what type of exercise you can do
while you are pregnant.
Take up a
new hobby, something that will keep you busy. (Knitting, crafts
.etc.)
At the beginning of each day congratulate yourself
on having made it through another day. Make your goal to get through
today without smoking.
Make a list of reasons
Write a list of all the reasons why you want to stop
smoking and pin them up all around your home/work place as a
constant reminder of why you are stopping smoking. Here is a few you
could use to help you, try adding a few of your own.
I want to
give my baby a healthy start in life
I want to
improve my own health
I don't
want my children to become smokers
I want to
save money
I don't
want to be addicted to anything
I don't
want to smell of smoke
Others
Every week, month that you do without a cigarette
reward yourself with a gift (flowers, your favorite bottle of
perfume etc.) or you could save your money for a holiday or
something that you have always wanted.
Everybody at 'My Kinda Living' would like to wish
you all the best in trying to stop smoking and hope you succeed.
Good luck and don't give up you can do it. There are plenty of women
out there that are trying to give up smoking so if this or any other
plan has been of any use please let us know and share your
experiences with us.
