The 12 Periods Of Quitting Smoking!

The Most Important Period of The Entire Quitting Process. The cessation of any negative habit not only requires the combined efforts of goal-setting, discipline, conditioning, determination, but all the Periods combined must be taken into consideration. These 12 Periods are very vital assets when it comes down to finally "Quitting" smoking.

Note: The 12 Periods, as described herein are not experienced in numerical order Although they cover just about every phase of smoke cessation, each and every phase is not necessarily experienced. Some smokers may experience the whole gamut of these influences, while others may experience a mere few.

Invariably, it is essential that a date be determined and adhered to, from as little as 7 days to as long as three months prior to the smoker's intended "Quitting" day.   During this crucial Preparation Period, intensive measures must be taken by the potential "Quitter" in order to create all the justification, motovation, and determination necessary to feel thoroughly convinced of the potential to fulfill this important objective. (A birthday, or New Year's resolution are examples of meaningful dates. Other examples would be to set a date 45 days ahead, or at the beginning of an important month.) Once the smoker, with the aid of this technique has set the intended date, nothing except for starting over, must induce or entice that person to pick up a cigarette on that very first - that carefully chosen "Quitting" day.

Being unsuccessful at this first attempt in no way constitutes failure. It merely means that the person must go back over the program and try again - even if it means starting over. The benefits of starting over many times is that the benefits of the practice and preparation finally lead to sustaining the "Quitting" period for longer and longer periods of time. Remember that MOTOVATION is a key Period, (Period 12). The focus, the ideal resultant is being able to quit smoking permanantly.

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The Most Stressful Period of The Entire Quitting Process. Since the first 24 to 48 hours are the most critical hours of this process, Period 2 should be noted as the vulnerable hours which could mean the difference between success, (but never failure) or having to begin over.  However, focussing to accomplish this goal of "Quitting" should be of utmost importance.

The potential "Quitter" should not become alarmed in the event there is not success in getting through the first days of "Quitting." Due to various unfounded fears, lack of determination, or improper preparation, the smoker could become deluded into believing that giving up smoking is just not possible. This is a typical response in that the addiction has become so overwhelming the smoker usually concludes that the reason is because of a personal lack of willpower, or weakness of character. In actuality, neither case is true. The truth is that when smoking addiction becomes ingrained, the subconscious finds it difficult to believe anything adverse to its negative behavior pattern. At such point the mind has become so brainwashed it accepts its position as being enslaved to the habit, however undesirable this may feel.

The key to the "Quitting" process is the understanding that it permissible for the smoker to accept that if success is not achieved on the first try it is perfectly okay to go right back to smoking until a more appropriate time. Being prepared for this kind of task can sometimes be very demanding and therefore require calling upon every creative means, every psychological twist, in order to overcome this particular bondage. The real solution to "Quitting" lies in the trust that this well thought out, personally adapted technique really can work. As soon as the smoker realizes that there is no tremendous willpower, or superhuman strength required, the sooner this goal will become achieved.

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