If you want to Quit smoking in 21 days then you need to understand that Smoking has become such a habit nowadays in today’s lifestyle that it slowly spoils your body and cause cancer. As you smoke, you spoil your life. By smoking, you spoil your life, but along with it you also keep your family away from yourself.
If you people really want to get rid of this bad habit of smoking then you can get rid of this bad habit in just 21 days; getting rid of it may be difficult but not impossible.
Day 1 to day 7 (preparation and understanding)
It is very important for you to have a clear mindset about why you want to quit smoking and the main challenge of this first week will be to prepare your mind (why you want to quit cigarette smoking?)
- Tips– After waking up in the morning, do deep breathing for 5 minutes.
- Celebrate small victories – like “I didn’t smoke a single cigarette today”.
- Spend as much time as possible with your family.
- Pay attention to your triggers like smoking with tea or smoking under stress. Find alternatives to these things and keep yourself busy.
Day 8 to day 14 (fight with yourself)
This phase of the second week is the most challenging phase for us. During this time we will have cravings, mood swings, sometimes feel like depression but all this happens only for a short time. You should not give up on all this and stay focused on your goal and if you get through this second week phase then no one can stop you from quitting smoking.
- Daily walk or workout will improve your mood.
- Meditation and music therapy are also very helpful.
- Take a “one day at a time” approach – every day is a new victory.
- Movies can be the best option to distract your mind.
Day 15 to day 21 (New beginnings and new ideas)
In this third week phase, our body is slowly getting used to being smoke-free. Now the lungs will be feeling better, the body will be feeling energetic and our sleep will also start improving.
- Track your goal in a diary and keep your focus on it.
- Keep your circle of friends to those who do not smoke.
- You can become a part of any NGO or online quit-smoking group that will keep motivating you to stop smoking forever.
Pro tips
- Pay attention to your smoking triggers – such as with tea, under stress, or with friends – and think of alternatives.
- When cravings come, take chewing gum, water, or a healthy snack.
- Reward yourself by looking at your savings. Buy something good with the money that was spent on smoking cigarettes.
Benefits after 21 days of Quit smoking
- Lungs start getting clean
- Risk of heart attack reduces
- Skin glows
- Breath becomes fresh
- Self-respect gets boosted
- Monthly savings of up to ₹6000-₹8000 (approx)
Conclusion
Quitting smoking is not just a physical fight, it is also an emotional journey. Every person’s story is different, but one thing is common – “the one who quits is the one who wins“. If you show your willpower in quitting smoking for 21 days, then you can win any challenge in life.
So start today – A new life .
You can do it – You will do it.