If you think about what most successful people say about their path to success, it is that they never gave up.
That is the attitude you need toward your path to being a successful nonsmoker.
Success Tip 1 Know what motivates you, both positive and negative.
Find the reason that resonates with you to make you quit smoking.
Not just why you should, but why you want to.
Also, find out what motivates you to smoke.
What sets you off on autopilot to reach for a cigarette? Think about what rewards you get from smoking and see them for the actual deterrents they really are.
For example, you smoke when you have a drink; it is a social thing.
Smoking and drinking are serous health risks.
Why compound the risks you take with your health.
Eliminate smoking and you are taking a positive step for your health.
Besides, people socialize everyday without smoking.
Success Tip 2 Have a plan for the bumps in the path because they will happen.
Nothing as difficult as quitting smoking comes easy.
Plan for the times that you need extra support.
When you need a quick stress release break, instead of a cigarette, take a walk around your workplace, practice deep breathing and other stress release exercises.
Prepare yourself mentally to deal with the cravings, both physically and emotionally.
You can trick yourself into thinking you really need a cigarette or you can believe that you can control and work through your cravings to be a successful nonsmoker.
Success Tip 3 Create the environment that you want.
You want to live the nonsmoker's lifestyle, then create it for yourself.
Get rid of all cigarettes, ashtrays and other like items.
Clean up your home and car to eliminate odors.
Replace or clean out filters in heaters and air conditioners.
Any place that smoke odors could linger and be released into the air needs to be gone through.
Pre-warn friends that are smokers that there is no smoking in your house, patio or nearby area that might carry smoke back to you.
Let them know also that they have to keep their cigarettes out of sight at all times.
Revel in your increased stamina the longer you go without smoking.
Be thankful that you no longer are exposing family and friends to harmful secondhand smoke and that you are improving your health on a daily basis.
Success Tip 4 Keep your eye on the prize.
You know what you are working for.
Just like other people who have achieved their goals and are successful, keep working at it.
Do not let setbacks and detours stop you.
Remember what you are working toward, why you want it and how good it will be to have it.
Stick with it until you are successful.
Be firm in your resolve and you will be a nonsmoker.