10 easy things to do to quit smoking successfully
(Baonghean.vn) - The process of quitting smoking requires going through important stages. The first stage is 72 hours to reduce the amount of nicotine. Then it takes 14 days to recover the body, 48 days to stop and improve the habit, and three months to be able to sleep without thinking about smoking. The 10 easy things below can help you quit smoking more effectively.
1. Drink lots of water
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You can drink fruit juice or mineral water for the first three days of quitting smoking. Water will help eliminate nicotine faster. Light green tea is also quite helpful. Avoid black tea and coffee during these days.
2. Eat dessert after a meal
Many people have the habit of having to smoke a cigarette right after finishing a meal. To replace this habit, you should prepare a dessert or simply chewing gum so that after the meal you can... temporarily forget about the cigarette.
3. Self-distraction
When you crave a cigarette, you can turn on the TV, take a shower, make a phone call, do housework, go out... These things will take your mind off the cigarette.
4. Reward yourself
Always remind yourself that you will succeed when you get through the required time. After each time you overcome your craving, you can reward yourself to keep yourself motivated. Of course, the reward is never a cigarette.
5. Brush your teeth
Whenever the craving for a cigarette becomes "gnawing and tearing", you can go brush your teeth. The clean feeling in your mouth will make the craving disappear. Always have something to eat when the craving comes, for example mints, gum, cinnamon sticks, sunflower seeds...
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6. Practice deep breathing every day
When a craving hits, take a deep breath and exhale slowly several times until the craving passes.
7. Add ginseng powder to breakfast
Ginseng is highly effective in reducing the secretion of dopamine - one of the main components in nicotine.
8. Self-reminder
Wear a rubber band around your wrist and give it a quick tug every time you have the urge to smoke. The sting will distract you from the craving, giving you a second to remember why you quit.
9. Awaken the senses
Your body systems will function better when you quit smoking, including your sense of smell and your digestive system. Keep some ready-made fruits and vegetables on hand to avoid sudden hunger pangs.
10. Short exercise
Whenever you feel the urge to smoke, you can do 5-10 push-ups. Your mind and body will quickly be focused on the new activity. You can also play a short game to take your mind off of smoking.
