If You're So Smart Then Why Do You Smoke?

Have you got a reason to quit smoking? If you study human nature you know then that you must have a strong reason to do anything. Quitting smoking is no exception. You must have a strong reason to quit.

One of the keys to successfully kicking the smoking habit is you really have to want to quit. Having the right attitude is also important. Just say to yourself "I am a non-smoker now" whenever you feel the urge to smoke should help you get through the tough times. You'll find that as you go along to becoming a successful quitter you will find yourself saying this statement less and less.

Here are some things you can look forward to when you quit smoking:

• You'll have more time to get things done. Every cigarette takes about 7 to 10 minutes. Making coffee to go along with that smoke also takes time if you usually like to have a coffee with your cigarette. Stopping at the store to buy a pack takes about 5 to 10 minutes out of your way every day and sometimes 2 times a day.
• Your clothes won't smell like smoke.
• Food will taste better.
• You won't have to go outside in the cold and rain to smoke.
• You won't have to ask for permission to smoke at someone's home or in someone's car.
• You'll breathe easier. You won't get out of breath when you walk up a flight or two of stairs. if you're so inclined you can even start singing again because eventually you'll get your singing voice back.
• People won't look down on you because you smoke. Smoking is not cool anymore. You won't be stigmatized by society as smokers are.

The right attitude makes all the difference. Check your self talk. Say "I no longer smoke. I am a non-smoker now." I hope with these few words you'll find success in kicking the smoking habit. Just remember it gets easier with time but the important thing is that you must start.