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Successful
quitters believe in themselves. They totally believe that they
have the choice and ability to quit smoking for good.
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Successful
quitters are completely motivated to quit smoking. They have made
the decision to do whatever it takes to overcome the habit
completely, without the option of turning back.
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Successful
quitters refuse to go back on their decision to quit smoking. They
throw away their lighters, ash tray and cigarettes and let
everyone know that they are quitting smoking. They create for
themselves the courage and spirit to quit smoking
completely.
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Successful
quitters are honest with themselves and refuse to make excuses
that "justify" smoking. They accept the dangers and
realities of smoking.
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Successful
smokers fix a quit date and stick to it. Once they have fixed this
date, they stop making excuses to prolong their smoking
habit.
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Successful
quitters accept full responsibility for their smoking habit. They
no longer blame their parents, friends or tobacco companies
anymore. They accept their faults are a determined to change them.
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Successful
quitters admit that they may need help and support to quit
smoking.
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Successful
quitters plan their quitting process carefully. They write down
their goals and quit dates and engrave these information into
their minds.
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Successful
quitters are persistent and determined to quit smoking, even it
takes them several attempts before they finally quit for
good.
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Successful
quitters usually have quit friends to support them. These may be
people helping them quit smoking or people who are quitting
smoking at the same time.
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Successful
quitters are determined to tolerate the initial discomfort of
quitting smoking, knowing that they will be rewarded with a
lifetime of freedom and better health.
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Successful
quitters change their focus towards better health. They begin
exercise programs and alter their diet.
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Successful
quitters know the benefits of drinking water lots of water and
discipline themselves to do so.
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Successful
quitters are willing to try smoking cessation aids to help them
ease the process of quitting smoking.
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Successful
quitters help others quit smoking. They develop a sense of duty to
share their achievement with others because they understand their
plight. Unsuccessful people on the other hand are always asking,
"What's in it for me?"
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Successful
quitters reward themselves. They treat themselves for their
achievement in as many ways as they can.
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Successful
quitters never ever take another puff of cigarette, no matter what
it takes or whatever situation they are in. They know that just
one puff is harmful and can ruin everything they have done so far.
