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5 Ways To Quit Tobacco This 2022

The new year is a few days away, which also means that the time to make our resolutions is here. There’s something about a new chapter ahead of us, a fresh start, that can make us feel inspired and hopeful.

If one of your resolutions includes leaving behind tobacco, you may want to start preparing yourself by shifting your mindset and having the willingness to create a few modifications in your lifestyle. 

But we all know quitting isn’t always easy. It requires dedication and great discipline to push through. It’d be good to note as well, that quitting can be a lengthy process, and success doesn’t happen overnight. That said, slowly ease into this shift in lifestyle by reading up and looking for alternatives. You can check out this vapor chasers article to learn more. 

So, to help you start with your journey, here are some ways to help you quit tobacco this 2022.

  1. Set A Quit Date

Like any kind of goal, you’ll need to have a specific date for when you will stop using tobacco.  This is to ensure that you’ve prepared yourself physically and mentally for what’s about to come.  Randomly quitting can backfire, especially since this is a habit you’ve grown to be accustomed to for a while.

Defining and committing to a specific date can make it more personal and release you from the pressure of overthinking everything or relapsing. 

  1. Know Your Triggers

Getting rid of your taste for tobacco will take a lot of effort and discipline, especially if you’ve been at it for a long time. Try to make a list of people, situations, and places you frequent that usually cause you to whip out a stick to smoke. Identifying your triggers and learning how to deal with them can significantly make the process of quitting tobacco easier.

For instance, a performance assessment at work can be stressful, and usually, in cases like this, you find yourself grabbing a cigarette to manage your jitters and anxiety. Knowing this can help you prepare and allows you to think of other ways to relieve stress and nerves, rather than resorting to tobacco. 

  1. Prepare Your Environment

Aside from acknowledging what sets off your triggers, you also have to assess your environment- both work and social setting, and even your home. Prepping your surroundings and letting the people around you know about your plan to quit can make the whole process easier. 

Another thing you can do is to get rid of your stash at work, in your car, and at home. Even if you can’t control your environment and the people around you, you can set controls and parameters for yourself. By eliminating your supply, you can limit the chances of giving in, especially when you start craving.

That said, you can consider preparing a kit, to help you survive during times of weakness. This can include hard candies, chocolate, crunchy food, essential oils, nicotine, regular gum, a vape kit, or a journal.

  1. Try Habit Stacking

Habit stacking involves pairing your regular routines with a new habit. The idea is to determine a habit you’re accustomed to doing each day and then add a new habit which is in this case, quitting tobacco, on top of it. 

For example, you’ve programmed yourself to smoke while reading the newspaper or having a cup of coffee first thing in the morning. What you can do instead is to prepare something to eat before you settle down with your newspaper or coffee. That way, the moment you feel the urge to light up a stick, you have a plateful of crunchy food you can munch on while reading or drinking your coffee.

  1. Find A Support Group

One of the best ways to help you reach your goal of quitting tobacco this coming year is to find a support group. This can be in the form of your friends, family, or people who have the same cause as you. It can be empowering to know that you have people rooting for you and supporting you. 

Additionally, a support group can also offer you tips and coping mechanisms, which you can adopt as you go along with your quitting journey. It is also an excellent way to remain accountable and ensure that you stay on track.

In Conclusion

Quitting a habit such as smoking tobacco can be challenging and frustrating, especially if you have been at it for a while. While it is easy for some people, it can be difficult for others. That said, if you’re planning to quit this coming year, it is important that you know why you’re doing it so you can cling to this purpose during moments of weakness and temptation.

Out of sight, out of mind; eliminate temptation around you and try to slowly ease in alternative activities you can do instead of reaching for that can of spit tobacco.  

It can be difficult journey, but with the right mindset and dedication, you can ensure your success.

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Martin B.

Ex-smoker, passionate vaper who loves to tell the world about the life-changing potential of vaping. Co-creator of Ecigclopedia with a background in Business & Finance. Prefers a dessert flavored vape and loves to innovate.
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