If you quit smoking today, you can save bags full of money. Several people and instances have already tried to determine how much savings you can have if you quit smoking, but of course that will differ from smoker to smoker as well as be influenced by other factors associated with smoking such as health matter.
In the work place
Smokers sometimes get a hot deal, not making money, but not being hired by Companies.
They may say it out loud or they may not, but they prefer non-smokers because
- 1. smokers take more sick days off.
- 2. they fall ill more and
- 3. their family falls ill more.
- 4. they have a shorter attention span as they have to go out for a smoke every couple of hours,
- 5. they have higher health insurance premiums that some companies hate to foot and
- 6. they may pass respiratory infections to co-workers.
By quitting cigarette smoking you can widen your horizons as far as jobs are concerned and then have a greater chance of sticking around.
How to decrease your assets’ value
Have you ever thought that a smell that you as a smoker cannot smell can influence the value of for instance your house? Because non-smokers are not willing to buy a house filled with the stench of cigarette smoke. The people living there may have gotten accustomed to the smoky smell, but for non-smokers the carpets, drapes and furniture reek of cigarette smoke and it can either result in a slower sale of the house or not getting as much money as you would like for it.
The second most valuable asset after your house is most probably your car. Is the inside of your car smelling like your house …. Full of smoke? What an easy way to decrease the value of your car ! If you want to get more money for your home and car down the road – and who doesn’t – quit cigarette smoking today.
Even places like an online auction site can be an unlikely place where your smoking can lose you money. Many bidders prefer stuff from smoke-free homes when they for instance buy toys for their children. If you have kids and you are looking for toys and other stuff online on auction sites, you will undoubtedly see many listings which highlight the fact that their bedding or plush toys come from smoke-free homes. They expect to and often do get better money just because they do not smoke.
Looking smart can cost you more
Because your clothes are always smelling of smoke, it may be that cleaning them professionally 0r having them laundered, might cost you more than just an airing. A few dollars here and there may not seem like much now, but multiply the number of extra dry cleaning items by the number of weeks you have smoked and you will not be too pleased with the answer.
Personal costs
Smoke affects your breath as well as your teeth. Bad breath and yellow teeth can cost you money, even if it is only a packet of mints. Factor every expense, from the value of your home to a pack of breath mints and add it up. Multiply it by the number of years you have been smoking and it can shock you.
Why not take up this challenge: You are a smoker and your kids are secondary smokers, let x-rays be taken of your lungs as well as your kids’ lungs. Then compare it with x-rays from a non-smoker. Your kids’ x-rays might just be the reason why you quit smoking.
John Roberts
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/save-money-by-quitting-cigarette-smoking-111442.html
How can I quit smoking without going insane?
I want to quit smoking cigarettes so that exercising will be easier… I always feel bad about myself when I smoke a cigarette after working out, and I really want to lose those last 10 pounds. I’m not really mentally ready to quit, but I really need to save the money. But… all my friends smoke and it’s going to be hard hanging out with them while they smoke. Also, I don’t want to gain the weight that nearly everyone gains when they quit smoking. Can you offer any advice?
I am going cold turkey, I tried the patch and the gum and they did not work. Cold turkey is working, but I am goping a bit nuts. Good luck to you
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cold turkey i no it’s tuff but if i can do it anybody can
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Chewing on cinnamon toothpicks can help with the "habit" of doing something with your hands and cravings,it helped me quit for 18 months…I smoke again though….my willpower sucks!…xxx
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The first 3 days after quitting are normally the hardest, depending how much you smoke everyday
Who knows, maybe one of your friends might want to try to quit too, especially since smoking can leave a hole in your wallet.
Push yourself to try Cold Turkey. Good luck.
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First of all, no matter how much one wants to quit, no one is ever ready to quit smoking. You just decide to do it then quit.
Remove all ashtrays and smoking paraphernalia from your living environment.
Your friends need to support you in your decision to quit smoking and refrain from smoking around you in the beginning. They aren’t friends if the don’t support you.
Drink a lot of water to flush the nicotine from your system.
You may find Altoids Sours help relieve your cravings.
Do not engage in activities that you associate with smoking.
Engage yourself in some activity or exercise that will help you realise your goal of losing ten pounds.
The reason people gain weight is because they are substituting food for nicotine. Don’t fall into that trap.
ALWAYS remember that when you do crave nicotine (and you will have very strong cravings for it that will decrease in intensity with time), that craving will be gone in five minutes or less. Don’t give in to the craving.
Quit cold turkey, it’s still the most effective way. Other methods are just prolonging the agony.
The first three to four days are the worst, then it gets easier.
Reward yourself for your endurance in quitting on occasion.
Best of luck to you. You’ll feel better for it.
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Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt—–many times.
Lol i just stopped smoking yesterday and this is my 4th try. i have come to the realization that you just have to tell yourself i am done and that’s it. i know its easy to slip back but you just have to remind yourself that you quit and that is that. don’t forget to exercise daily as to control weight gain. even a 20 minute walk is good. get gum. either nicotine gum or regular as to help the oral fixation. do not use nicotine gum if you are on the patch. you will make yourself ill. and ask your friends not to smoke around you for the 1st few weeks. if they are good friends they will respect you and your choice. lastly good luck and remember even if you slip stay strong
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You might want to try those electronic cigarettes. I have alot of friends who have quit with those, and alot who use them as alternative smoking methods. So some quit with it, some smoke with it – but many have gotten away from the traditional cigarette, smells, and all of the stuff that is not wanted from smoking.
So if your interested, check out http://smoke-anywhere.org , they offer a fair price, and the product is easy to use -its not like the other ones out there which require nicotine mg vials, and dropping liquid etc. Its just simply 2 pieces, you screw it on and you smoke it – when its gone you put another on. Also it saves money, because you can smoke the equivalent of a carton for only 15$. They also have alot of flavors – regular, menthol,chocolatee, vanilla, coffee, etc.
Its quite the interesting device — I think why this is so popular and proven to work is because its the only item out there to smoke that youactuallyy smoke, and it feels like you are smoking in the back of your throat, but without all those nasty poisons/chemicals found in tobacco cigarettes.
Something to think about it – has no smell, and no flames/ashes – this would be a good method to try. IF you can afford to smoke, you can afford that product mentioned above. I smoked over a pack a day, and spent over 180$ a month on cigarettes. Now I havent smoked in months, and I am saving over 150$ a month by using that. Its WIN WIN – your family and friends are happy you arent smoking, and you are happy because you are still kind of. ha ha.
Good luck!
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http://smoke-anywhere.org
My mum, her partner, and her bestfriend all used Allen carrs easy way to stop smoking
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I know how you feel. My dad smokes a lot and I help him a lot.The best way to quit is to do something you enjoy when you feel the need to smoke and just keep telling yourself you can do it. i’m 9 and that’s what my teachers say.
may god bless your soul.
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Chantix. But unless you’re really motivated, you probably won’t succeed.
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