›› The Vital Decision: Deciding To Stop

It might sound simple; it might seem obvious but "not deciding to stop" is the reason that most people fail to give up or soon resume smoking. Let me explain why this is.

Many advisors will tell you that you can't stop smoking without willpower and in a sense that's true. But I prefer to see this in a different way and i'll tell you why.

why give up smoking?

i'm paying for the privilege of damaging my health. that sucks

A need for willpower suggests that you'll stop smoking and at that stage you'll begin to test your willpower until (most likely) you give in and start smoking again. Unless you are one of the very few people with truly exceptional reserves of willpower this approach invites, almost guarantees failure!

No, the key to stopping smoking for good is undoubtedly to arrive at the decision to stop before you actually stop. In that way any failure of willpower will not be a problem, in fact the issue will not even arise!

why give up smoking?

i'm sick of gasping for breath at the slightest exertion

So the answer is to decide not that you want to stop, or that you will try to stop but that you will stop smoking at a given time, on a given day. Believe me, no attempt to stop smoking will be successful unless you first make the decision not to smoke anymore!

›› Again: The Health Benefits Of Giving Up

We make no apology for repeating these: yours just for making the decision to stop smoking for good. After

• 72 Hours: Breathing will become easier as bronchial tubes begin to relax. Energy levels will increase
• 2 - 12 weeks: Circulation will improve
• 3 - 9 months: Coughing, wheezing and breathing all improve as lung function increases by up to 10%
• 1 year: Risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker
• 10 years: Risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker
• 15 years: Risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked

›› You Owe It To Yourself. Act Now!

You know it's the only sensible choice for you and those you love so don't put it off again. Don't find yourself in the same position a year from now.

So, have made that decision? If so don't waste another minute:

click here to stop smoking for good.