Tricks to Quit Smoking

1.  Throw Your Cigarettes Away, you are More Powerful!
2.  Make Friends with Gum-I know its not the same, but chewing the stuff can get you over some big triggers
3. Cold Turkey is best.  If you remember that Nicotine only stays in your body for two weeks, and will bring you physical challenges for that time only, you are smart to skip any kind of nicotine change.  It really is the most amazing thing you can do!
4.  Visit your Doctor:  always check with your doctor to devise a great plan for you!  Your doctor needs to be apart of your quit smoking initiative!
5. Join a forum!  Find fellow ex-smokers, and ask questions, learn more, and continue your great initiative every chance you get!
6. Remember your Path:  Each smoker needs to begin with new initiatives, a new frame of mind, and a positive outlook.
7. Remain social:  Your family, friends, co-workers and physician are all great resources and positive motivators for you in your quit smoking pledge.  Use them as a key part of your gaining new power over your smoking habit.
8.  Make a stress ball:  Your hands are going to be super busy looking for the lighter, the pack, the cigarette, give them something to do!  With a balloon and some baking soda, you can make a stress ball in any shape or color you want, to constantly work those triggers away….
9.  Recognize your triggers!  Morning coffee, coffee breaks, lunchtime fast-food, stressful situations, driving stress, the list goes on and on!  The trick is to learn to recognize your flight into smoking, and stop it before it starts.
10.  Take your time-patience is your friend, and keep yourself motivated by slowly, quietly, breathing in your accomplishments each day.