September 21, 2011 - 9:46pm | by admin
We are all human and we understand quitting smoking is one of the hardest challenges that someone can face. One slip might be okay but it can lead to many more.
Don’t forget that you can join Journey to Success at any time during your 10 weeks. You might find the support you need to get you back on track.
Use this tool to learn how to proceed after a slip or two.
1 Cigarette a day
It’s perfectly normal to want the occasional cigarette but one cigarette can lead to another and then another. Remind yourself that becoming a non-smoker is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.
One cigarette doesn’t mean that you’ve given up but you need to immediately get back to your quit plan. Need help through the weak moments?
5 Ciagrettes a day
You are getting used to smoking again. You’ve relapsed and need to look at why one cigarette has multiplied itself to five or ten. You need to examine your cravings and why you are reacting for cigarettes again.
10 Cigarettes a day
So, you aren’t where you started but this is a relapse. You need to figure out why you’ve returned to smoking. Is it the cravings or managing your habits? Commit to starting again and finding ways to manage those weak moments.
Too Many to count
You’ve relapsed. Accept it and plan to try again. This time, think about what you’ve learned and how you can approach quitting differently. What worked? What helped keep you on track and what was the most difficult part of the process?
