Smoking: The Bigger Picture

Nowadays, people are more aware of the bad effects of smoking to one’s health. The health risk of smoking is well publicized to the public both young and old.  Additionally, each pack of cigarettes has warnings on them. Just a generation ago people could smoke almost everywhere. A generation ago cigarette advertising was all over […]

Quitting Smoking with Your Significant Other

A significant other, plays a big role in someone’s life. Whether the two of you are married, in a new relationship or long-time relationship, this other person plays a major part in someone’s’ life, decisions and almost everything. One can’t simply decide on something they want without considering the other half.

On Paying The Price To Quit Smoking

Ever wonder what’s in the price you pay for stuff? The psychology of pricing has always intrigued me. But before that I want to talk about Chantix and quitting smoking. What is the big problem with Chantix? The problem with Chantix is that it works. Chantix appears more effective than the nicotine patch and wellbutrin […]

What If I Fell Off The Wagon?

[widget id=”ad_unit-10″]ad_unit-10[/widget]”I tried quitting smoking before and started smoking again.” Is this what you are thinking right now? If the answer is yes repeat after me: SO WHAT?? Don’t let what happened in your past stop you from moving forward in your future. Many smokers try to quit several times before they finally succeed. Approach […]

What Are You Really Hooked On When You Smoke?

If your hooked on smoking you are hooked on nicotine. You are not smoking because you ENJOY IT otherwise why would you want to quit in the first place. Right? The truth is everybody HATES smoking but the withdrawal from nicotine puts people ON EDGE, it hampers their ability to concentrate, it makes them miserable […]

The Best Quit Smoking Method

If you tried to quit smoking on your own then you are twice as likely to succeed than if you tried to using a quit smoking program. Those who are trying to sell you their latest quit smoking widget/tape/DVD/etc. aren’t going to admit this fact. But it is true. How do I know this? From […]

Quitting is Only Possible if You Want It

Quitting smoking is not easy we can all agree. But quitting smoking is not as hard as you may think either. The most important ingredient to become an ex-smoker is …really wanting it. It may sound like a cliché but you can’t force someone to do something that they do not want to do. But […]

If you really want to quit smoking?…

…write down the reasons WHY? Take your time and really think about this. Reasons such as: – my kids. Or… – the price. Or… – I just wanted to. May be true however you need to be more specific. A good why? Is very personal and unique to each person. To some their why? may […]

Two Questions About Quitting Smoking

If you could travel in time ….What Would You Say To Yourself The Day You Picked-up Your First Smoke? A reader gives a great answer to this question. I would tell myself, “Hey you, little girl! What in the hell are you thinking?” I would continue…”Sticking that cancer stick is NOT going to make you […]

Smoking While Pregnant

Congratulations on your pregnancy. It is a very special gift being a mother. And as you carry your baby you might be thinking how important it is to take care of yourself. And if you smoke quitting is the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby. There are hundreds of quit smoking […]