Have you tried to giving up smoking? But failed.
Don't worry here are five useful tips which could help you.
1. Make a plan to quite smoking
Set a date to give up smoking completely, and then stick to it. This way you’ll have time to prepare to give up without losing your motivation to quit. Most people find that the ‘not even a drag’ method helps keep bad habits at bay. This means not succumbing to having small drags of other people’s cigarettes or e-cigarettes at times of temptation.
2. Change your diet
Many smokers enjoy a cigarette in the evening after dinner, but being particular about the foods you eat might stop you scrambling for a lighter after you’ve cleared your place. A US study revealed that some foods, including meat, make cigarettes more satisfying. Others, including cheese, fruit and vegetables, can actually make cigarettes taste less appetising.
Changing your routines at mealtimes can help too. If you usually light up in the evening, keep yourself busy by washing the dishes or going for a walk after dinner.
3. Change your drink
Love smoking a cigarette with your coffee? In the same study, it was revealed that fizzy drinks, alcohol and caffeine can also make cigarettes taste better. So instead of loading up on Coca Cola and cups of tea, try sticking to water and juice instead.
4. Start exercising
Scientific studies have proven that exercise - even a five-minute walk - can cut down your nicotine cravings and may even help your brain to produce anti-craving chemicals.
5. Keep your hands and mouth busy
If you haven’t already considered it, nicotine replacement therapy could increase your chance of success by double. There are patches, tablets, lozenges, gum and nasal sprays available that can help to wean you off nicotine gradually.
If you usually smoke when you’re out, try putting your drink in the hand that usually holds an e-cigarette, and drink from a straw to keep your mouth busy.
If you manage to stick to your quit plan, you’ll soon notice how much money you're saving.
Keep your smoking funds aside to treat yourself to something special as a reward for your diligence - whether that’s a holiday or a shopping splurge. You’ll soon realise how much extra cash you have at your disposal when you're not funding your vaping habit.
For more advice on quitting smoking, visit NHS
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