The Relaxing Trigger

Sometimes just takin’ it easy can be a smoking trigger. Here’s how to re-learn how to relax without a cigarette. It will help you when quit day rolls around and you actually quit smoking.  Here are some ways to help you stop smoking when you’re relaxing:

1.  Breathe Deeply
Instead of lighting up as soon as you feel stressed, just take 10 deep breaths. That’s all. Just 10. Then you can have a cigarette.

2.  Wait Five Minutes
Next time do the same thing, but then just wait five minutes before smoking. Just five measly minutes.

3.  Change Your Routine
Now try waiting 10 minutes. And as you wait, cut yourself some slack. Sit down to watch a game, a movie, NASCAR, anything you love. Just don’t smoke while you’re sitting there. Get up and go outside to light up. Change your routine. Break the “glue” between the smoking trigger — trying to relax — and the cigarette.

4.  Meditate
 Ever tried meditation? It’s a great way to relax. Check it out here.