Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Tips to Help Patients (You) Stop Smoking

  • List reasons why you want to quit smoking; review it daily
  • Set a specific day to quit; tell 10 friends; then do it
  •     Discard all cigarettes, butts, matches, and ashtrays
  •     Use substitutes: raw vegetables, fruits, gum, Play with pencil to occupy fingers
  •     Take one day at a time
  •     40 million Americans have quit; so CAN you
  •     Visualize yourself as a nonsmoker with more money, pleasant breath, unstained teeth, and sense of self control
  •     Join a support group; contact local American Cancer Society chapter, and go
  •     Relax: use deep breathing exercises
  •     Avoid situation you associate with smoking
  •     Reward yourself daily in a positive way with money saved.

Congratulations - you are on your way. Keep up the fantastic work.

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