Give Up Smoking – With 2021 fast approaching, many of us are starting to think of New Year’s Resolutions and things that we would like to do differently next year. 2020 has been a challenging one for all of
us, so there is no doubt that most of us would like to see a very different year next year – fingers crossed eh? Have you been looking at ways to give up smoking?
If you are someone that wants to break a bad habit or change something in their lifestyle, then you’re probably considering the new year a good time to do this. Lots of us look to the New Year as a fresh start for something and therefore now is definitely as good a time as any. Although this article looks at giving up smoking, really the tips can be used for any habit
you want to break – or adapt for any new habit you want to start.
Ways To Give Up Smoking
Think About How To Be Motivated
On day one you’re probably going to be raring to go – feeling super keen and as though it really isn’t as hard as you thought to give up. This motivation is great, but for most people will slip in a few days’ time – a hard day at work, something stressful in our personal life or simply just Saturday night which is when you’d usually have a cheeky drink and a cigarette. Before you get to this stage consider what is likely to keep you motivated when things get tough.
There is no doubt that quitting smoking is going to save you lots of money – think about what you might spend that money on? Why not get a separate savings account or an old school money jar and put your smoking money in this. When you see it going up by nearly £10 a time that is going to be great motivation. Maybe you can have a goal in mind for something you’d like to buy
with the money after you have been saving for a year.
What Alternatives Are There?
Going cold-turkey when it comes to giving up any habit can be tough. If you’re someone that is giving up chocolate for example – you might find a sweet treat you enjoy instead or have the odd piece of chocolate to keep you going. Realistically, if you’re giving up smoking then the odd puff on a cigarette is not going to be helpful. That is why many people use vape as a
stop smoking aid. With companies now offering vape wholesale, prices have come down too – making it an affordable alternative to smoking!
When it comes to vaping, there are different types, strengths and flavours to choose from – so shop around and try different ones to find the vape combination that suits you.
Get Social
One way to stay on track is to give up with someone else – if you don’t have a friend who wants to give up why not find a Facebook group with other people in a similar position to you and that way you can share how you’re doing. Having someone to reach out to when you’re finding things tough can help too – you can also offer support to people who need it!
Do you have any stop smoking tips?
Thanks,
Debz *Collaborative Post
Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.
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