Preparation before Quitting Smoking

by Darren Warmuth

I know what you're thinking. You are thinking that you can't possibly have read that right - but it's true. If you are looking to become a non-smoker, then quitting is one of the last steps you should take. Please allow me to explain.

Smokers, usually, are quite oblivious of the harmful effects of smoking. They continue to smoke until one factor or another brings the idea of quitting smoking to the forefront of their thoughts. It is often either a health scare or they finally notice the toll that smoking is taking on their bodies. The reason is immaterial; what is of significance is that the idea has finally dawned on them. This is an excellent starting point. From here on, if they follow the correct method to quit, they will succeed. And the correct method is of education and preparation before quitting smoking.

Preparation and education is the key to everything, including quitting smoking. You wouldn't attempt to rebuild your car's engine just because you bought a set of tools off the shelf, or sew a dress for your daughter's wedding after picking up your first ever sewing machine, so please don't think that you can buy an off the shelf smoking cessation aid and you are home free. You would have just as much luck getting your car's engine back together properly as quitting smoking. Oh sure, eventually you might get it right, but why waste your efforts when the proper information is available to help you be successful the first time.

Scour the internet. Look at the available stop smoking programs and really compare them. Don't just buy the first one you see. And make sure that the program you are buying is grounded in education and preparation about quitting first and supplements or cessation aids second. You should be encouraged to take your time to learn and prepare as opposed to placing your faith in a product that states that there is no effort required on your part.

Your effort is most important; nothing comes without a little effort from you. And, this is all about you, so how can you not be involved in it? In fact, you should put in all your effort in the preparation stage and then leave the results to come on their own. Remember, quitting is the easy part - you just stop. It depends on the preparations you take before you quit. It is the preparations that determine your success or failure. So make sure you are ready to quit before you actually quit smoking.

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