Optimize your chances of successfully quitting by making sure you are ready. Note whether the statements below are true or false.
- Smoking makes me feel unattractive.
- I feel that I’ve lost control of how often I smoke.
- I feel I spend too much money on cigarettes.
- My family and friends want me to quit smoking.
- I feel bad about my smoking habit.
- I know what triggers my smoking.
- I know quitting will be hard but I’d rather endure some discomfort than keep smoking.
- I don’t like the smell of smoke on my clothes and in my home.
- I’m willing to temporarily gain some weight in order to quit smoking for good.
- I have family and friends who will support me while I quit.
If most of these statements are true for you, you are probably ready to give up smoking. If you disagree with these statements you may need to get more information to feel more committed to quitting.
|