Reaching for the STAR to quit cigarette smoking

Smokers actually know that the cigarette ad tagline, Cigarette smoking is dangerous to you health, is true. But don’t know how to quit ‘em.
 

The ways to quit smoking are countless but yet don’t work for all smokers.  Every smoker who wants to quit has a unique way of diverting from a pack a day to virtually no stick at all.  You have cold turkey, gums and even herbal supplements.  But sadly, as I have observed from friends and relatives, the ultimate sign that smokers decide to quit is when the diseases kick in.

But riding on to the positive vibe, have come up with 4 steps to take to fully launch your campaign to quit smoking.  The STAR approach is an acronym for:

S – Set a date.  Pick an exact date when to stop.

T – Tell your friends and family.  Don’t keep it to yourself.  A support system will increase your chances of being consistent with avoiding smoking.

A – Anticipate the challenges.  It will be a very, very rough road and will not happen over night.

R – Remove any cigarette-related stuff from your home.

 
These four steps will help you to strengthen your determination to quit.  The key is take it slowly, but surely.  Don’t be disappointed with yourself if you feel helpless and if you feel the need to go back. It’s all natural. Just keep on going till you reach the goal.