From all the people I know who smoke, the majority of them deep down want to stop. I've been there and I know what it's like. Don't worry, I'm not a converted smoker who torments those who still smoke, I really understand what you're going through and I want to help you stop. There isn't a magic bullet but over the next few minutes I hope to prove to you that you can change your life. I want to show you how to stop smoking today. Before we begin I need you to have an open mind. I need you to be brave enough to think about what I'm saying, not just skim over the words but really think what's behind what you're reading. Please don't think I'm trying to put you down because I'm not, don't forget I've been there. I do know what it's like, but for now I need your mind to be open and I need you to think outside the box. Do you have a family, children? Okay, kids can drive you mad sometimes but you love them to bits really. Do you have family time at weekends? I'll bet you look forward to that? I loved every minute of watching my kids go through school, I shared the low spots, the high points, the passions, the 'must have this now...please' times. I wouldn't have missed it for the world. I'd do anything for my children and I'll bet you're the same with yours....aren't you? Reason One: Don't miss your kids growing up. I've been in people's homes and even though they refrain from smoking out of politeness I've come away with my clothes smelling of smoke and it's absolutely awful. If you're talking to someone who's just had a smoke the smell of the breath is just so strong. Most non smokers are too polite to say anything or even show reaction. But the horrible point is: the smoker doesn't even realize and would dismiss any comments anyway. But it's real and it's unpleasant. A non smoker can walk away but a smoker carries the smell around with them always. If you get to being a non smoker you will finally realize this and I know the last bit's upset you but if you are a smoker and you're still reading: you've done well and I congratulate you. By reading this far, you're in with a chance. Reason Two: Let others enjoy your company, not dread it. The obvious reasons for giving up smoking are the health issues. I know everyone talks about it and smokers say 'yeah right' but let me ask you this: can you run up a flight of stairs six times and feel just slightly out of breath or does your chest feel as though it's being crushed? Because mine did, in fact I couldn't run up the stairs six times I managed about three flights and I could hardly breathe. Giving up smoking is not easy, I don't care what anyone says, but I do know it can be done. Some people use will power but that's so difficult. But whatever you use, willpower, imitation cigarettes, patches, hypnotism or whatever, but try something and stick at it, keep an open mind and keep focused, it's not easy but you can do it. I did. Reason Three: Do it for you.
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