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Even if you get successful in quitting smoking for the
time being, you may find the cravings so powerful that you may
ultimately resort back to smoking, after some time. This is a problem
faced by many like you and they do not know how to avoid this relapse.
Given below are some tips to help you sustain once you have quit
smoking:
-Quitting is long and hard
Quitting is a long process. As your body is coping with the withdrawal symptoms, you need
to be patient. So, just relax.
-Be positive
You have to be positive. You should not get bogged down by negative thoughts. You
should not think much about your past failed attempts. Take the positive
out of those attempts and then plan accordingly.
-Distract
yourself
When you have the urge to smoke, engage yourself in some
physical activity or some hobby that you enjoy doing.
-Pamper
yourself
When you quit, do not neglect yourself as this is the
time when you need to pamper yourself. Make sure that all your needs are
met with and that you are comfortable.
-Walk everyday
If
you walk briskly for 30 minutes everyday, it will help you stay healthy
and fight the cravings.
-Eat healthy
You should also
improve your eating habits as it will help you feel better. But do not
do this suddenly, as changing your eating habits too much, too quickly
will stress you out. You have to resort to healthy eating.
-Drink lots of fluids
You should drink more water and
fluids. Drinking as much water as you can, will keep you hydrated, help
you detox more quickly, and work as a craving buster.
-Do not
think about the future
You should not worry about the future too
much. To think that you are never going to have a puff in your whole
life is overwhelming. So, do not think about such things and stay
focused on your goals.
But the most important
thing about sustaining is that you should have tremendous will power and
determination. Following the above tips will surely help you, but
remember, it is your and only your determination which will help you
pass through these difficult times.
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