Tips for Breaking the Bad Habit of Smoking


For some, saying farewell to a habit is a very simple task. They have enough of commitment and will power to just put it behind them. For others, breaking bad habits is one of the most challenging endeavors that they will ever attempt.

Two of the hardest habits that people find themselves trying to overcome are addictions to alcohol or drugs and smoking. Those addictions may be more than just a bad habit – they may require some professional assistance in breaking them.

Other bad habits that people can overcome on their own, but with the want and need to commit and change are things such as: biting their nails, using offensive language, overeating or not exercising. While change typically cannot happen overnight, it is possible to overcome your bad habits with some gradual changes.

It is usually not recommended to simply go about breaking bad habits “cold turkey”. People who quit smoking cold turkey tend to return to this bad habit a lot more quickly than those who stop smoking gradually.

The very first step that you must take in breaking bad habits is becoming committed. Wanting to break bad habits is simple. Actually going the distance to break the habits requires commitment. Until you’re aware of what you’re actually doing and how much you’re doing it, changes can’t be made too easily.

Once you know what you want to accomplish and have some goals set – you will find that it is much easier to begin and succeed. Just remember though, that breaking bad habits doesn’t happen overnight. And taking baby steps is the best way to accomplish your goals. Before you know it, your bad habits will be distant memories.
Filed under Stop Smoking Tips by Jean.