Whether you are a social butterfly, a worry wart, a comfort-seeker or suffer with an addictive personality, quitting smoking can be tough for every personality type.
And any smoker knows, there is simply no “one-size-fits-all” method to quitting, so you must establish what’s best for you to help you in your journey.
You can ensure your path to a smoke-free life isn’t a painstaking chore by finding what method works best for YOUR personality.
So, which kind of smoker are you – and what quitting method would work best for your personality type?
The penny-pincher
We all love to see cash in the bank and getting our hands on the latest bargains. But if you’re a penny-pinching smoker, cigarettes can be the biggest hindrance on your account.
Therefore, a great quitting method is to take a look at the finances surrounding your habit and understand just how much you can save by kicking cigarettes out of your life.
Plus, with the price of tobacco constantly on the rise, it’s get easier to see why quitting will reap the rewards.
By establishing how much you are spending and putting the money aside during your quitting period, you will be amazed at what you can save.
What seems like such a huge lifestyle change will not only improve your physical health, but will also provide a joyous improvement to the health of your bank account.
The social butterfly
A trip to the pub or a night out on the town can leave some ‘social’ smokers reaching for the cigarettes.
If this is your weakness, it’s important to plan your night in advance so your cravings don’t dampen your party spirit.
Social smokers are known to dodge buying their own cigarettes and simply get their fix from fellow smokers. However, if you avoid the smoking area, you won’t be tempted to smoke.
Seek out your non-smoking pals and work hard to resist a trip outside to the smoking area. Keeping a physical distance from fellow smokers will make giving up cigarettes so much easier for you.
The comforter
Whether you started your habit to fit in with the crowd or simply tried it out of curiosity, over time, smoking can become something of a comfort blanket.
For those who use smoking as a means of stress relief, going cold turkey can be particularly problematic. So, why not find a way to ease yourself into a smoke-free lifestyle?
If you head to any pharmacy, you’ll be met with a wealth of Nicotine Replacement Therapy products.
Be it nicotine patches, gum, tablets, lozenges, inhalers or nasal spray, there are plenty of options to help keep those cravings at bay.
If you’re somebody who needs to bridge the gap between smoking and a smoke-free life in order to alleviate your stress, this is one of the best options for you.
The planner
Many pragmatic personality types need a clear outline to not only understand why they are doing something, but to actually go through with it. If this is you, grab a pen and paper and have a good think about what you want and why, and how you’re going to achieve it.
Seeing a list of the pros and cons will be inspiration enough for you to quit.
Financial gains, family, health and state of mind – jotting everything down on paper will quickly reveal why a cigarette-free future is something worth striving for.
The glory hunter
Nobody likes to admit it, but many personality types require praise and rewards for any achievements – no matter how little.
If you work better knowing you stand to gain something from doing so, why not set up a reward scheme for yourself?
Working towards something and ensuring you glorify your efforts will make resisting temptation that bit easier. Think about goals you want to hit every week or few months, then think about what you can treat yourself to as you successfully hit each milestone.
With your eyes on the prize, you will be encouraged to stay away from the smoke.
The supporter
They say a problem shared is a problem halved, and knowing support is at hand could be just what you need to end your smoking habit.
If you can’t do it alone, make sure you let everyone in your life know your intentions.
This can help you massively. When you think about nipping out for a cigarette, tell a friend or family member about your craving and they can distract and help you.
The positive thinker
Some of us simply need to be told when we’re doing well – praise can be the best encouragement anyone can get.
So, when you’re quitting, make sure YOU praise YOU.
When you walk past the newsagent and resist the urge to head in for your favoured pack of 20, make sure you congratulate yourself.
And, when you decline that cigarette offered to you by a fellow smoker, ensure you take a moment to think about how far you’ve come. Every little achievement you make deserves recognition.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/26/right-quitting-method-personality-10846090/
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