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Being
Free From Smoking
Stuck with the smoking behavior?
It really is true; it is not just about
quitting
smoking. It is about good health. Good health is a way of life. It is
really about developing
a healthy mind-set, and from that, developing a healthy life in
general.
I believe that most of the people who
do not succeed at quitting smoking find themselves stuck with it
because the only change they
really try to make, is the stopping of the smoking behavior itself.
Everything else remains the same. There life doesn't really change. But
when the goal becomes "being a healthy person", then "everything"
changes. Smoking is only a symptom of an unhealthy life or unhealthy
way of thinking and believing. When a person takes an interest in
creating a healthy "life", every aspect of life becomes reconsidered
and reevaluated.
Let me give you an . . .
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Making
A Change
Anytime someone succeeds at
making a change in their life,
it is the result of something more than just discipline and willpower.
Regarding someone who wants to stop smoking who will be dealing with
physical
withdrawals, it is a little more difficult, but it can be done, and in
fact, is
done - all the time. Perhaps not by you YET, but that doesn't mean you
will
never succeed with your attempts to quit smoking.
I see it all the time; people
trying to loose weight, trying
to quit smoking, trying to accomplish something but always falling back
to the
old way. Often times, they will succeed for awhile but it doesn't stick
and
they end up back where they were. This usually is the result of trying
to
succeed by applying discipline and willpower. It gets you going in the
right
direction, but then you tire out and fall back.
Changing
something about yourself is really not about
changing. It is about . . .
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Hindrance
To Quitting Smoking
When overcome by the
desire to go back to, or continue with smoking, is it more of a
physical thing that is the hindrance causing this, or is it more of a
psychological thing?
It is believed that smoking stimulates
the flow
of "feel good" chemicals in the brain including endorphins.
It is also commonly understood by many that tobacco has nicotine and it
is believed to be addicting. Nothing new!
So we all probably understand that
there is a
physical component to hinder a person from quitting; more for some than
for others. However, is it really “THE" reason that people
can't seem to quit smoking?
Whenever I share my thoughts about
people who are
falling short of the mark, I always include with it; "There is no
condemnation here". Condemnation is not what it is about. At the same
time, it is also true, that we must get real and be honest because this
is no game. With regard to quitting smoking; yes, there is a physical
component but it is important to acknowledge that people quit smoking
all the time anyway.
In my opinion, understanding how to
overcome the
physical component is not difficult. The act of doing it may be a
little difficult for some, however, there are many aids (including natural ones) and medical
assistance available to help with this short-term phase. Getting
cleaned out may
not be real easy for some, but so many people have done
it,
so it can be done with a reasonable amount of effort. Also,
one of
the characteristics of someone who has successfully
quit smoking, is
that they were willing to experience the
discomfort of withdrawal in
anticipation of the reward. It is a
delaying of satisfaction (a level
of maturity) in anticipation
of the reward of satisfaction later on.
I am interested in helping people in a
bigger way
than just providing information about how to stop smoking by
controlling the smoking behavior itself. As a student of personal
development for over 25 years, what I am primarily all about is
Personal Development. I am aware of developmental issues . . .
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Characteristics
Of A Quitter
Consider
the following. Those who did stop smoking:
• Were very unhappy about
being a smoker.
• Viewed themselves as too
dependent on tobacco.
• Experienced smoking as
having a negative impact on
their life.
• Had a determination to stop
smoking.
• Implemented action steps.
They found ways to quit smoking and
acted on them - (example: researched ways
to quit smoking, tried quit smoking aids, studied material that gave
them insight and understanding that set them on a new course, etc.)
• Were willing to experience
the discomfort of
withdrawal in anticipation
of the reward.
People who succeed have a conviction about it. It is like a "cause"
that they believe in and so they "take-a-stand" for it.
If you are one of those who wants to quit smoking . . .
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