Originally published February 6 2006
City of Chicago set to implement its smoking ban
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago is kicking off the new year with demonstrations and giveaways to get the word out about the smoking ban that will soon be enacted for the city.
Now is the ideal time to throw out your cigarettes: not only is the new year just around the corner, but also Chicago will go smoke-free on January 16.
If quitting smoking is at the top of your New Year's resolution list, The American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago is conducting a series of quit workshops, giving Quit Kits away prior to the ban's implementation, and offering these ten tips to help you conquer the habit.
1. Write down a list of reasons why you want to quit.
Carry it with you and remind yourself of the reasons when you have the urge to smoke.
Stopping smoking is probably the most important health decision you'll make in your life, so don't quit on a whim.
When you eat breakfast, don't sit in the same place at the kitchen table.
Have a specific reward (not something you were going to do anyway!) for each milestone you reach.
Research shows that filling out contracts and rewarding yourself are popular activities among successful quitters.
Carry a water bottle with you everywhere you go.
Keep healthy substitutes handy to keep your hands and mouth busy, like carrots, raisins, gum, hard candy and lollipops.
You can also keep your hands busy by carrying a stress ball or a doodle pad or a pack of cards.
Plan non-smoking tactics before you go to events where other people might be smoking.
8. Do something physical (take a walk, do some push-ups, just DO SOMETHING) especially when you are angry, stressed or bored.
9. Be proactive about spending more time with non-smokers and/or ex-smokers.
10. If you slip and smoke, don't be discouraged.
Many former smokers tried to stop several times before they finally succeeded.
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