3 reasons why you can't quit smoking

It is hard to quit when there are many smokers around, sharing some cigarettes or feeling more comfortable with cigarettes.

People who intend to quit are often very serious, especially at the beginning of the new year. However, some studies have shown that less than 5% of people try to quit smoking all year, most fail in the first few weeks.

Three main reasons why people find it hard to quit smoking:

There are many smokers around

You have stopped smoking a few weeks in a difficult way, everything seems to be on the right track. Suddenly one day you notice the smokers around you: the street, the workplace and the familiar smell of cigarette smoke on your colleague's clothes.

When you see smokers gathering, you may feel lonely like no one is around, even envious of them. That makes me wonder: "Why am I giving up? Should I go back to smoking?".

Friends give you a cigarette

Many people will tell themselves: "I will not buy cigarettes anymore" when deciding to quit. This is a positive initial decision. Smoking is considered an expensive habit. When you quit smoking, you save a good amount of money.

However, many cases do not buy cigarettes but still smoke a few due to being invited. You think 'I can quit without buying cigarettes' sometimes creates another thought: "I can smoke from someone else's share."

You find it hard to connect relationships without cigarettes

This is probably the most difficult reason why many people fail to quit. Meet strangers who have a habit of smoking, which becomes a common point for everyone. You think a conversation will be much easier if there are cigarettes.

Living and working in a multi-smoker community, detoxification becomes more difficult. When you share a story with your boss, co-worker or subordinate, smoking can create a certain connection.

Therefore, if you decide to quit smoking, you need to keep a distance from the smoking community and actively seek new relationships with non-smokers.

You will encounter many difficulties and temptations in the early days of quitting.(Photo: WT).

One of the first things you should consider when deciding to quit smoking is to start planning. It could be a week's smoking diary, taking notes of the time, place and feeling at the time. This will clarify the situation each time you smoke and identify the "pitfalls" to overcome. For example, time is after breakfast and at home. Write down some alternative actions: after breakfast, chew mint gum or eat sunflower seeds .

A study published in the Journal of Consumer Research, in the face of temptation, says that "I don't smoke" can increase the rate of successful treatment. For example, if someone shares a cigarette with you, instead of saying "No, thank you" , try saying "Thank you, but I'm not smoking".

In addition, many people do not quit smoking in the following situations:

1. After meal.
2. When you feel stressed or uncomfortable.
3. After waking up.
4. When you want to change your mood.
5. When you're free, don't know what to do.