STOP!

There are some tips for those few among you who may have already started smoking.




1. If you smoke even three cigarettes a day - don't fool yourself - you are already addicted! You will not find it easy to give it up.

2. Smoking drastically reduces the vitamin C in your body. Your intake of vitamin C should be at least double that of a non-smoker.

3. Do not smoke a cigarette to its filter. The last one-third of the cigarette contains more nicotine than the other two-thirds put together.

4. Decide a date by which you will stop smoking stick to it.

5. Some people find it easier to reduce their smoking gradually till, finally, they can do without it. Others find it easier to stop all on a sudden, bear the unpleasantness for three days and then be totally free. Find out which suits you better.

6. Avoid high-risk situations. When someone in your company lights up, walk away.

7. Do not buy cigarettes at all, or buy them one by one. Do not keep a lighter or matchbox on you.

8. Take one day at a time. Do not think about tomorrow. Avoid smoking just for today.

9. The key to your success is self-motivation. You are the only one who can make you stop.