How to Stop Smoking1

Step1

Throw it away. Cold turkey is one way. This immediately starts to cleanse the nicotine, tar and other toxins related to smoking out of your body. Will power is a huge factor here. The first couple of days your body will crave the nicotine that you have become addicted too. Have faith this overwhelming urge to light a cigarette will pass. It will only takes about a week to get past the physical and chemical dependency.After this it's all mind over matter.

Step2

How many packs a day do your kids smoke. For those of you who can't even approach cold turkey, there is other methods. Many companies offer products like nicotine patches, nicotine gum, or even smokeless cigarettes, so that you can ween yourself from your dependency. These products may be suitable for you, but this is tourchure to you and your will power.

Step3

Running helps your lungs heal faster after you quit smoking. Some people smoke out of stress or pure boredom. If this is the case it will be a journey for you but not all is lost. Getting involved in activities that distract your attention from being bored until you are over getting a nicotine fix. Or even exercising to control stress.This small change in behavior makes a huge impact in controlling your will power.