Fighting bad habits is one of the most talked about topics. Often smokers or drinkers are condemned by those who have never been addicted. And it is sometimes very difficult to stop smoking and drinking, even if there is a great desire. However, this can still be done.
You will need
- - nicotine patch;
- - Electronic Cigarette;
- - notebook and pen.
Instruction manual
one
State your desire to quit drinking and smoking. Realize what you need it for. Do not give up bad habits abruptly and unconsciously - this option is likely to lead to a breakdown and all efforts will be in vain. Deciding that you want to live without alcohol and tobacco is the most important step in getting rid of these bad habits. If you can convince yourself that you are capable of this, you will certainly succeed.
2
In writing, state why you want to quit smoking and drinking. Finding the reasons is easy. This may be a desire to live a long life, a reluctance to recover after an evening with alcohol, and even a desire to prove to relatives that you are capable of such a step. Think and write on another sheet the reasons why you are still drinking and smoking. What exactly do these bad habits give you? Is the short-term pleasure of your health worth it?
3
Try to visit companies where you drink and smoke as little as possible. Do not appear in companies where booze and cigarettes are a prerequisite for relaxation. Explain to your friends that you are trying to get rid of bad habits and therefore will not appear for some time in collective meetings. If the friends are real, they will understand and make your decision. If misunderstanding and negativity are directed in your direction, no doubt change the circle of communication. Your health and the reasons for which you are trying to quit smoking and drinking are much more important than the unreliable people in your life.
4
Save money that you used to spend on booze and cigarettes. Each time when out of habit you want to buy a bottle of beer or a pack of cigarettes, put away a certain amount in a separate envelope. After a couple of weeks, look how much has accumulated there. You will see how much money you wasted, and even to the detriment of your well-being, and this will become a very good motivation.
5
To help the body survive the lack of nicotine, help it in ways that are safe for health. Try nicotine patches, chewing gums, or an electronic cigarette. Do not hesitate to consult a doctor with your problem - it will help you make your body easier to survive the rejection of nicotine and alcohol addiction.
6
Make your life richer. Try to take your free time so that there is no desire to drink or smoke. Start a new hobby or sport. This will add new colors to your life and further enhance your health. Find like-minded people, because in a company it is easier to deal with bad habits. In the future, like-minded people can become real friends who will be proud of your willpower, and you will reciprocate.
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