How to Quit Smoking

1 Mentalization.

Mentalízate that you are quitting. It is very important that you have no doubt about that.

2 List of advantages.

Make a list of the benefits that quitting smoking brings you and brings you smoking. You'll be surprised how long it is the first of the lists and how short is the second.

3 Avoid temptations.

Avoid the temptation: get rid of everything related to the snuff as ashtrays, lighters or packs, etc.. During the first weeks also avoids situations that are often associated with the consumption of snuff: go for a drink, have a coffee with a friend, etc..

4 Notify your environment.

Warn all your friends, family and co-workers of your purpose. Ask them not to smoke around you.

5 nicotine patches or gum.

Medicate the first few weeks if your addiction is strong. The nicotine gum and patches are very effective. You will find them at the pharmacy. Your doctor also can advise.

6 Practice sport.

Sport can be your best ally. When you play sports release a substance called endorphins that make you feel better, more optimistic and you will not crave cigarettes.

7 Find alternatives.

When you feel like a lot of gain for a cigarette immediately seek an alternative: pipes, gum or mints will help you fight the withdrawal.

8 Drink water.

Drink lots of water will help your body to remove traces of nicotine.

9 Ponte challenges.

Point assumable time goals, small successes you will propose greater challenges. Start for a week, increasing to one, three and so on. The awareness is key to quit.