So often, we have people contact us with the plea of “Help me quit smoking!” It is our mission and goal to assist our clients in making this change for the better, and help them see what a difference quitting smoking can make in their lives. Of course, the first thing to make clear is that the decision has to come directly from them, and not just from external forces like family or friends.
There is most certainly nothing wrong in asking for help when you want to quit a bad habit. How often do we see people walking or jogging together, or starting healthy eating groups on social media? When we work together, we vastly increase our chances of success. It pays to recognize, however, that smoking isn’t exactly like an order of fries or skipping yoga class. Every cigarette is harmful to your health, and only completely stopping the habit will work in the long term. While dieters and exercisers can find fun food alternatives and try gentle, exciting exercise, those trying to quit smoking only see the absence of that thing they love. There is no healthy way to smoke.
For us, when clients seem overwhelmed at the idea of quitting, and are asking for our help and guidance, our job is not to criticize and judge. It is to help them see the good in not smoking, provide them with positive reinforcement, and keep them smoke free for life. We must also fight against what many smokers see as “benefits” of smoking. The physical and psychological hold of nicotine is strong, and only an understanding expert can really give the help you need to successfully quit smoking.
On the positive side, when you say “Help me quit smoking,” we can guarantee results in just seven days. We’ll work with you to develop a personalized plan, and offer continuing support, even long after that last puff you take. No medications, no chastising when you struggle. Just a willingness to discover what will work for you. Think of how wonderful it will feel to get treated with respect, and experience the pride of hard-won success, on your own terms.
