Smoke Less
Impacts: Mind, Health, Home, Work, Money, Community, Time
“Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times.” – Mark Twain
I don’t think anyone can honestly say that smoking has more benefits than draw backs. When you choose to smoke less you instantly remove several external limiting forces.
Your bank account will instantly have more money in it. Your health with start to improve. The second hand smoke you are not exhaling will also help to improve the health of people around you. I could go on but you get the point.
Like most addictions smoking is hard to kick, but like most addictions, overcoming them tends always seems to give us back something we’ve lost. Any addiction for example, no matter how mild, will always have an affect on the decisions we make. Some are grosely visible to the naked eye, others more subtle. But on our minds they all take a huge toll. Smoking less is simply one of those things that can instantly improve life.
Also notice that I’m not saying quit smoking. Sometimes going cold turkey is the only way we can really change ourselves but I think more often slow change works better in the long term. So the next time you light up think about that cigarette and smoking less. Try choosing to smoke it later. In any case every small step you take that moves you forward is a step worth taking. Don’t get discouraged if you can’t take big steps, just keep taking small ones.
Take Action
- Cut back. If you smoke two packs try one. If you smoke during breaks, try doing something else during breaks like a walk around the block.
- Pick up cigarette butts you see on the street. Don’t forget to wash you hands. Yuck!
- Get professional help.
