I know that when I was trying to quit smoking it was one of the most difficult times of my life. Sure I had tried to quit many times, and some times I was even successful for a brief period of time, but I always found my way back to the comfort zone, and in my case that was holding a cigarette. So what was it that made me finally kick the habit for good, and what are the best ways to quit smoking?
There are so many different ways that you can quit. You could try anything from nicotine gum to the patch to laser therapy. The options are pretty much limitless anymore, and there are several ways that promise to help you to quit without any cravings at all. I give up the habit before any of these new ways to quit were even around, and from what I understand they will take away some of the physical cravings, but you and I both know that the mental cravings are the worst. So what can you do to guarantee success?
The best ways to quit smoking have always been through preparation and willpower. You need to make you mind up that is what you want to do and that you are going to do it no matter what. Then you need to prepare yourself for life without smoking. Now I'm not saying that you shouldn't try one of the new gadgets that are said to help you quit, but you should still prepare for the worst, and make sure that you can fill any negative void in your life with a positive influence. Stick with the program, prepare in advance and don't let failure be an option.
By Tim Shank