Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

-Confucius

Have you tried to quit smoking before but found yourself going back to your smoking habit? This article will teach you how to stop smoking after many failed attempts. In 5 simple steps,you will find yourself being able to say good-bye to your smoking habit.

Step No 1: What you need first and foremost is to have a strong reason to quit. You see,when you have a raison detre to quit,you are more better equipped to say no to smoking. For instance,your own reason to quit could be to live long and see your children grow. This kind of reason is strong to make you quit finally.

Step No 2: Tell just about everybody who knows you smoke that you are going to quit smoking. This reduces a situation whereby they hand you cigarettes when they are smoking. This also helps you stick to your resolve because you will see it as ungentlemanly(or unladylike) to go back on the words you have uttered out.

Step No 3: Get an accountability partner. Someone who will get you back on track if you miss your track. Such a person could be your spouse,friend,mentor or an ex-smoker. Just someone you can share your progress with and if there are instances where you missed the track,he or she could put you back on track. An ex-smoker will really help you get back on track as he or she will empathize but also assure you that if he was successful,you can too.

Step No 4: Avoid the company you used to keep when you were smoking so they won't influence you back into the smoking habit. Start keeping the company of people who don't smoke and you will find yourself forgetting the habit gradually. 'Show me your friend and I will show you who you are',so says the adage.

Step No 5: Get involved in sporting activities that will keep you busy during your leisure time because there is the possibility of your mind straying back to your smoking days when you are less busy but when you are occupied with sports,you won't have time to think about and anytime you feel you feel the urge to smoke,I suggest you drink water or eat fruits. This works all the time.

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