Post by Ann on Jul 20, 2004 12:47:04 GMT -5
Planning for Your Quit?
What is your goal?
Setting a goal is an important step in beginning a quit. What do you want to achieve? Do you want to breathe better? Be able to run without panting? Have the energy you need to do the activities you enjoy? It's important to define your goal, write it down so you can keep yourself motivated and moving in the right direction.
Be Specific
Specific goals bring about specific results. Vague goals such as "I will cut down on my smoking" offer no plan of action or deadline to help you achieve your objective. Try instead "I will not smoke today or any other day from now on."
Change for the Right Reasons
Don't decide to change your behavior to please others or because you think people will like you better. Your decision to change a habit must be based on your desire to take better care of yourself and get more out of life.
Believe in Yourself
Before you attempt to quit, you must first change your mind-set. Reinforce your belief in yourself by finding realistic role models, people like you who are doing what you would like to accomplish. If they can do it, so can you!
Be Realistic
Be sure your plan of action is realistic. Will you really be able to start this when you are stressed? Be flexible and make new changes as easy and convenient as possible.
Anticipate Roadblocks
What can prevent you from achieving your goal? Fatigue, alcohol, stress, driving? Make a plan for coping with the inevitable obstacles of life. Most of all, don't let a day or two of relapse cause you to give up your goal. Do the best you can and get back on track as soon as possible.
Build a Support Team
Utilize the support of family, friends, cow-orkers, internet. It's easier to stay motivated when friends, loved ones, and professionals support you through your program.
Eat Healthy
Healthy eating is critical to avoid too much weight gain. Incorporate a healthy diet into your lifestyle, it can help you feel both mentally and physically healthy. Making it easier to meet your goal.
Benefits of Water
Water takes the edge off hunger
Water cleanses your system, flushing out toxins
Water regulates your body temperature
Water prevents dehydration
Water removes excess fluids from your body
Drink lots of water!
What is your goal?
Setting a goal is an important step in beginning a quit. What do you want to achieve? Do you want to breathe better? Be able to run without panting? Have the energy you need to do the activities you enjoy? It's important to define your goal, write it down so you can keep yourself motivated and moving in the right direction.
Be Specific
Specific goals bring about specific results. Vague goals such as "I will cut down on my smoking" offer no plan of action or deadline to help you achieve your objective. Try instead "I will not smoke today or any other day from now on."
Change for the Right Reasons
Don't decide to change your behavior to please others or because you think people will like you better. Your decision to change a habit must be based on your desire to take better care of yourself and get more out of life.
Believe in Yourself
Before you attempt to quit, you must first change your mind-set. Reinforce your belief in yourself by finding realistic role models, people like you who are doing what you would like to accomplish. If they can do it, so can you!
Be Realistic
Be sure your plan of action is realistic. Will you really be able to start this when you are stressed? Be flexible and make new changes as easy and convenient as possible.
Anticipate Roadblocks
What can prevent you from achieving your goal? Fatigue, alcohol, stress, driving? Make a plan for coping with the inevitable obstacles of life. Most of all, don't let a day or two of relapse cause you to give up your goal. Do the best you can and get back on track as soon as possible.
Build a Support Team
Utilize the support of family, friends, cow-orkers, internet. It's easier to stay motivated when friends, loved ones, and professionals support you through your program.
Eat Healthy
Healthy eating is critical to avoid too much weight gain. Incorporate a healthy diet into your lifestyle, it can help you feel both mentally and physically healthy. Making it easier to meet your goal.
Benefits of Water
Water takes the edge off hunger
Water cleanses your system, flushing out toxins
Water regulates your body temperature
Water prevents dehydration
Water removes excess fluids from your body
Drink lots of water!