Quit Smoking Plan 3

Let Other People Know That You've Quit

Many smokers, when they try to quit smoking, have a tendency not to talk about it too much, because they fear discussion of cigarettes and quitting will only increase the desire to have one. In most cases, however, the opposite is the case. If you tell everyone you interact with that you've quit smoking, you'll likely receive lots of support, which is crucial to the overall process.
Someone who doesn't support your attempt to quit smoking isn't a true friend, and most people will find that almost everyone they know will be very supportive of the idea. By letting the people around you know that you've quit smoking, you will be creating an instant support group that will be there if you find yourself having trouble. Most good friends aren't going to let you have a cigarette in their presence, and if you don't want to tell people that you've quit smoking, you should think carefully about the reasons: it's probably because on some level you'd like to be able to smoke - to lapse occasionally - without being hassled or feeling like a failure.
Another great reason to let people know that you've quit smoking is that other smokers that you know are likely going to be very interested and want to know how you quit and how it's going. Regularly discussing your quitting process with other envious smokers will reinforce to you the reasons why you decided to quit in the first place, and greatly increase your chances of success. Most smokers will pepper you with questions when they find out you've quit, and it gives you a chance to tell them how much better you're feeling, how much money you're saving, etc. . .

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