Many smokers report that they enjoy smoking because it helps them to relax, which can make it difficult to think about quitting. After all, when you take a break to have a cigarette, you are often taking a time-out from work, stepping outside, and breathing deeply—all things that help you relax. If you’re thinking about quitting, you can prepare by finding ways to take a break and take care of yourself without cigarettes:
- Take a walk around the block
- Work on a puzzle (crossword puzzle, Sudoku, word search)
- Practice deep-breathing (3 counts in and 3 counts out)
- Eat a healthy meal or snack
- Listen to song that makes you feel good
- Call a friend
What can you do to take a break and take care of yourself without cigarettes?
IS IT YOUR TIME TO QUIT SMOKING?
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- The Yale Tobacco Treatment Clinic can offer you paid Yale research study options.
- All treatment is provided free of charge.
- Please contact 203-737-2827 for more information
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