| Becoming a tool to help others to quit smoking is one | | | | drink and smoke after work, then invite him for a |
| of the best things an ex-smoker or a non-smoker | | | | friendly game of tennis or basketball instead rather |
| could do to improve the lives of others. It's always a | | | | than hanging out in some fancy bar. Friends who |
| comforting idea to have somebody when you are at | | | | continue to smoke will not be able to help him so it |
| the lowest time of your life. For a smoker who is | | | | might be best if you avoid some of your smoking |
| trying his very best to quit and stay quit, it is | | | | peers for a while up to the time that your friend can |
| certainly the best time to help him in his battle | | | | have control against taking a puff. Never allow your |
| against nicotine addiction. We do not need to | | | | friend to expose himself to smoking since this can |
| become experts on the whole quitting smoking | | | | weaken his will to stop. |
| process to be able to help. | | | | Gaining weight can be one of the reasons your friend |
| Quitting affects both the mental and physical states | | | | is afraid to stop smoking. Tell your friend to be not |
| of a smoker attempting to quit. Dealing with the | | | | afraid of gaining a few pounds as there are ways to |
| symptoms of withdrawal is a serious matter for a | | | | eliminate unwanted weight gains. You can do exercise |
| smoker to succeed in his mission. At times, a friend | | | | together, get into sports, or go to yoga classes to |
| trying to quit might get discouraged and his option | | | | make you and your friend fit and a lot healthier too! |
| would be to go back smoking. This is where you can | | | | Eat nutritious food together and have well-balanced |
| help by encouraging him to be strong and supporting | | | | meals at all times. Carry a bag of carrot sticks or |
| your friend by distracting him on his misery. You | | | | celery for your friend to munch on at times he |
| could go together for a walk, watch a movie, or visit | | | | craves for food. |
| places that would take his mind off smoking. You can | | | | Always try your best to help others to quit smoking. |
| also remind him of the health and financial benefits of | | | | You'll never know what difference you can make in |
| quitting. Motivation helps a smoker stay committed | | | | someone's life. Nothing beats the feeling of knowing |
| on his promise to quit. | | | | you have done something valuable in the lives of |
| You can also help your friend avoid situations where | | | | others. |
| he will be tempted to smoke. If your friend used to | | | | |