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Are you ready to stop smoking? We all know the dangers of smoking and approximately 450,000 Americans will pay the ultimate price for smoking this year. Not only is smoking damaging to your health, it can have long lasting effects on the lives of your family!

It’s well documented how difficult it is to quit smoking, difficult but certainly not impossible and the rewards far outstrip the difficulties! You just need to make a commitment with your self and not approach it half hearted. By quitting smoking, you will lower the risks of heart disease, lung disease and cancer. You will feel healthier, breathing will be easier and you’ll feel a lot more energetic. Smoking isn’t cheap either, so you’ll enjoy a few financial rewards too! The following tips can help you along the way.

Tip One: Find a friend or other family member to quit smoking with you. There’s that famous saying; “A problem shared is a problem solved.” Now I’m not saying it will automatically solve the problem, but it will make things a lot easier for both of you. A bit of team work goes a long way. You will automatically have someone to share your successes and little failures with. Support each other and celebrate the little successes together.

Tip two: Reward yourself! By quitting smoking, you will be saving yourself a lot of money. Put this money aside and give yourself little rewards along the way! Perhaps treat yourself to a weekend away, a day at the spa; or even a night at a fancy restaurant. This will soon raise your spirits; you will be feeling healthier and soon looking forward to your next little treat!

Tip Three: Drink water and chew gum. The first weeks are going to be the hardest for you. Take your mind off smoking, drink plenty of water as this will help flush the nicotine already inside you away. Many find gum a very helpful substitute. When the urge to smoke arises, chew away and take your mind of the desire to smoke.

Finally, if you do slip and smoke a cigarette; then don’t berate yourself. Accept it and redouble your efforts to kick the habit. You will soon be feeling the benefits to your health and your pocket.