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Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 3 An “ok” plan today beats a “great” plan a few months from now. Motivation and willpower can ebb and flow-if you have even an ounce of motivation today, it’s probably a good day to take action. You don’t need to wait until your motivation is very high or you feel like […]
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Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 1 Smoking is the number one cause of premature, preventable deaths in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 480,000 Americans die each year due to smoking. Many of those are from cancer, heart disease, stroke, and lung disease. Very few, if any, smokers
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Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 4 Spend time with a pet. Volunteer at a shelter. Spend time with a friend or family member’s pet. Go to a pet store, or look into adopting a rescue animal. Spending time with a pet can: * Decrease production of cortisol, a stress hormone that can put you on edge and
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Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 1 This program does not assume you are ready to change. Or, you may be ready to make certain changes but not others. Other changes you may not have even thought of yet! The tools and strategies in this guide are designed to help you move forward through the stages of change.
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Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 3 Taking small steps can help build confidence. Seeing the “wins” right away can show you how strong and capable of change you are. The activities in this section may not feel very exciting, but they are small on purpose. Once you get going, taking bigger steps will feel easier and you
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Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 1 A tobacco/nicotine addiction has a degree of control over you, your time, the places you can go, and your experiences. Smoking steals your breath and your appearance over time. It also dims the world around you by dulling your senses of smell and taste. Imagine taking a vacation to somewhere you’ve
Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 1 Reasons for not changing are probably still on your mind. However, a few reasons to quit may be feeling stronger. Maybe you’re a little worried about health problems or have a new child or grandchild on the way. What has changed for you since you started smoking, dipping, or vaping? Some
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Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 4 Quitting may cause certain changes in your body due to the withdrawal of the many toxins found in tobacco. Some of these changes you may enjoy-food tastes and smells better. Some changes may be a little unpleasant. Everyone will have a different reaction. However, most people will only have a few
Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 2 This may be your first time thinking about quitting or trying to quit. If you are like many, though, this is not your first rodeo. Think about the times you thought about quitting in the past. If you have never tried to quit before, think about another major change you have
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Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 5 Choose three events from that could cause you to return to your old habit. Choose situations that you are almost sure you will come across after you have quit. Think about your plan for these times. These plans can include thoughts and actions. They may include someone else’s help. Use the
