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That will make you stick to your resolve.
Your thoughts and tips to help you keep from smoking. (Hint: list the people and places to avoid, some trigger foods, etc).
TRIGGERS TO SMOKERS!!!
There are some very common triggers that say to the smoker as well you the ex-smoker, "Now I'd like a smoke!" These are situations in which you find yourself that call to you for a smoke. Let's look at some of them, unmask them, make you well aware of them and show you how to respond to or avoid them.
These triggers are not part of your addiction to nicotine; they are part of the habit system you've developed regarding your past smoking. The solution to the problems they cause is to replace them with new habit systems ... healthier habit systems.
1. I miss a smoke after a good meal!
a. Leave the table after the meal and take a brisk walk for about 15 minutes. That's about the time you'd have spent with your smoke. Walking is very healthy, aerobic, and it will decrease the urge to smoke dramatically.
b. Get up from the table and brush your teeth.
c. Chew some sugarless gum.
2. I miss having a smoke when I get a work break!
a. Take a brisk walk, outside if possible.
b. Take your break with other non-smokers.
c. Drink some fruit juice, tomato juice, vegetable cocktail, sugar free soda, ice tea, water, etc.
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