Has anyone ever told you that "you'll quit smoking when you're ready"? If you wait for the perfect time to quit smoking, it may never come. You could find yourself facing a serious smoking-related illness while you're waiting to be "ready." Not a pleasant thought, but the fact is, it happens every day. Tobacco kills upwards of 470,000 people in the United States every year. And globally, a person dies a smoking-related death every 8 seconds.
Dates to Avoid When Starting Your Quit Program
Avoid beginning your quit program when you are under extraordinary stress. We all have stress in our daily lives, but if you're facing unusual pressure or have suffered a recent loss, consider giving yourself a little space between the event and your quit smoking date. Smoking cessation takes a lot of focus early on, so it makes sense to shift your quit date slightly if you've recently experienced or anticipate one of the following situations:- A big event such as an upcoming marriage, graduation, finals etc.
- A loss or traumatic event, such as a death in the family or a divorce
- Other particularly stressful events in your life.
Choose a Meaningful Date to Quit Smoking
You might want to choose a day to quit smoking that has special meaning for you. For most of us, quitting tobacco is an emotional event, and picking a date that has personal significance can make the event more meaningful, and serve as motivation. Popular quit dates include:- Birthdays - either yours or that of a loved one
- New Year's Day
- The Great American Smokeout
- World No Tobacco Day
- July 4th - Independence day!
It's worth the work - your precious life is worth the work!
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