Quit Smoking - Prepare To Succeed
by: David Olsen
For many smokers the desire to quit smoking is strong?yet it seems no matter what they do, they just can?t seem to break this devastating habit. The inability to quit smoking causes many to privately belittle themselves and curse their seeming weakness.
For others it seems they simply wake up one morning and decide to quit smoking. What makes the difference in these people? Is someone who decides to quit smoking like this a stronger person than the one who has yet to become a non-smoker? Let?s evaluate.
First off, most people even smokers don?t really enjoy smoking. For some the nicotine addiction is strong. Nicotine is very addictive, and breaking this addiction by not smoking can be very trying and difficult. Even after months have passed, there are those who will start smoking again. So, if you?re one who has yet to quit smoking don?t berate or belittle yourself.
By the same token, don?t give up on the idea to quit smoking. Yes, nicotine is addictive, but it is an addiction that can be broken. There are several aids available to help you quit smoking. There?s gum, there?s patches, and there?s even inhalers containing nicotine, that will gradually help you wean yourself from the addiction as you quit smoking. All of these aids do have merit.
One component is mandatory if any of these aids are to work for the person that has previously tried to quit smoking and failed. This component is your attitude. Before you even begin the actual process to quit smoking, you will most likely need some adjustments in your attitude. If you prepare yourself before you actually quit smoking, your chances for success are much better.
The way to begin to prepare yourself is to come to certain realizations. First off, you can?t quit just because someone told you it is bad for your health. You can?t quit because your significant other wants you to quit smoking. Most likely fear is not a good motivator for you either. You?ve developed a strong will to continue, even though you berate yourself for it.
Thus, for you the decision to quit smoking must be accompanied by a will that is just as strong, if not stronger than your current will to quit smoking. Many processes and plans have been developed by different organizations to aid you in this process.
Most will tell you to set a quit date at least 10 days out, and don?t actually stop smoking until your quit date. It?s also advised that ?cold turkey? is the most successful quit path. During those days before your actual quit smoking target date, you are mentally preparing yourself to be free from smoking. This must be a strong decision that only you can make for yourself. No one else can do it for you.
To lead you to the strength you need to effectively quit smoking, you?ll need to evaluate yourself and the real reasons behind why you are still smoking. This is not an easy task for many, but once they?ve listed all the true reasons, and have adopted the mental attitude to replace smoking with other things that will provide better benefits, the task of quitting becomes much easier.
Once your quit smoking date arrives, you may want to use some of the aids discussed above to improve your success rate. The point is that if you?ve properly done your preparation beforehand your opportunity for success will be greatly improved. Remember, the mind and body thrive and accommodate whatever substance you give it. Be sure to feed both the mind and body only positive substance and the results will be positive. You can quit smoking.
About The Author
David Olsen is the founder of http://www.40something-fitness.com, the website that helps you defy middle-age. Mr Olsen is married with a young son.
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The Wonderful World of Vitamins...Part 1
The Wonderful World of Vitamins...Part 1
by: Colleen Palati
Vitamins are vital if we are to achieve maximum health and weight loss. An understanding of vitamins and their function in our bodies can help us to improve our health and supplement our diet. Vitamins are only needed in relatively small amounts. However a deficiency or an abundance of even one vitamin can make us sick.
A vitamin is an organic substance or chemical found in food that is absolutely necessary for normal growth, health, and bodily functions. Vitamins help the body to resist infection, as well as to increase mental alertness. Some vitamins can even help the body to produce hormones, blood cells, and chemicals in your nervous system.
It is best to ingest our nutrients through whole foods but very often we need to supplement our diet. If needed, choose natural, whole food vitamins. Natural, whole food vitamins are made from a natural food source and are absorbed by...
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Quit Smoking - Prepare To Succeed
Quit Smoking - Prepare To Succeed
by: David Olsen
For many smokers the desire to quit smoking is strong?yet it seems no matter what they do, they just can?t seem to break this devastating habit. The inability to quit smoking causes many to privately belittle themselves and curse their seeming weakness.
For others it seems they simply wake up one morning and decide to quit smoking. What makes the difference in these people? Is someone who decides to quit smoking like this a stronger person than the one who has yet to become a non-smoker? Let?s evaluate.
First off, most people even smokers don?t really enjoy smoking. For some the nicotine addiction is strong. Nicotine is very addictive, and breaking this addiction by not smoking can be very trying and difficult. Even after months have passed, there are those who will start smoking again. So, if you?re one who has yet to quit smoking don?t berate or belittle yourself.
By the same token,...
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HIV / AIDS Complementary Treatment
HIV / AIDS Complementary Treatment
by: Jan Greeff
HIV/AIDS: COMPLEMENTARY MANAGEMENT VIA IMMUNE-ENHANCEMENT
Latest technology complementary and supportive products are achieving remarkable results.
A leading firm of clinical consultants who have been contracting to Medical Aid Funds to manage approximately 6 500 persons living with HIV/AIDS on an ongoing basis for many years, reports as follows:
"We are contracted to render HIV disease management services to numerous patients of several medical schemes. We have been using Phytogard as an immune booster for the past 4 years with exceptional results.
Some patients are currently controlled on Phytogard alone and maintain or improve their CD4 counts while reducing Viral Loads.
Five of our contracted medical schemes are funding the inclusion of Phytogard in our disease management protocols."
The success of Phytogard is mainly due to Foodstate*tm technology. For the...
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Improving How You Speak In Public
Improving How You Speak In Public
by: James Masterson
Feeling less confident when speaking in public? Here are some tips to boost your confidence in public speaking.
Tip no. 1. You should have eye contact with the audience all the time.
Tip no. 2. You should just relax. You know now by heart what you intend to say. Just do it.
Tip no. 3. If you can, use visual aids. This could help the people listening to you understand more of what you want to say. They get your concepts in an instant. Keep your visual aids simple. If, for example, you don?t have the visual, then just remember to use words that would describe succinctly your point.
Tip no. 4. Why not give handouts to the audience? This would serve as their copy of your speech or at least the points you are tackling. They would feel that you gave them something that is free. Be simple and clear on what you say in the handout. Too many words and technical research could turn...
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Please Tell Me NO - A Sales Training Success Tip from Ike Krieger
Please Tell Me NO - A Sales Training Success Tip from Ike Krieger
by: Ike Krieger
I said, "No."
What is it about ?no? that you don?t understand?
Generations of salespeople have been told that when a prospect tells you ?no?? it?s really a request for more information.
You may have heard that the ?sale? doesn?t really begin until your prospect tells you ?no.?
I say, ?Baloney.?
Sometimes a ?no? means ?no.?
Try this on. When your prospects tell you ?no?, it?s a good thing? especially when you control the ?no.?
You've heard of "Getting to Yes."
I believe in getting to "No."
Let me make an educated guess.
You don't like hearing the word "no."
Ever since you were very young you've done your best to avoid being told "No." The word "no" seems so negative.
A "no" in the world of selling is looked upon as a negative.
If your sales process results in a "no", it's usually viewed as a...
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Please Tell Me NO - A Sales Training Success Tip from Ike Krieger
Please Tell Me NO - A Sales Training Success Tip from Ike Krieger
by: Ike Krieger
I said, "No."
What is it about ?no? that you don?t understand?
Generations of salespeople have been told that when a prospect tells you ?no?? it?s really a request for more information.
You may have heard that the ?sale? doesn?t really begin until your prospect tells you ?no.?
I say, ?Baloney.?
Sometimes a ?no? means ?no.?
Try this on. When your prospects tell you ?no?, it?s a good thing? especially when you control the ?no.?
You've heard of "Getting to Yes."
I believe in getting to "No."
Let me make an educated guess.
You don't like hearing the word "no."
Ever since you were very young you've done your best to avoid being told "No." The word "no" seems so negative.
A "no" in the world of selling is looked upon as a negative.
If your sales process results in a "no", it's usually viewed as a...
Please Tell Me NO - A Sales Training Success Tip from Ike Krieger
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Unleash the Power of Listening
Unleash the Power of Listening
by: Barbara White
A vital skill in becoming an effective communicator is the ability to listen. Listening skills are not taught in school, and sadly are largely undeveloped skill in many people. To listen effectively is a powerful skill that can be learnt and practiced. You will gain more respect and esteem through listening rather than through talking
It?s funny how sometimes you associate a certain phrase with someone. I knew someone called Ray and what I remember about him the most was when he was listening to someone talk he would keep saying ?I hear you? I would wonder whether he was saying that because he heard, but disagreed with what the person was saying, or if it was a noncommittal filler
There is however a great difference between hearing and listening. Hearing refers to the physical dimension of the sound waves striking the ear and the brain processing them into meaningful information. Listening,...
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Importance of Vitamins In Your Life
Importance of Vitamins In Your Life
by: Olivia Harding
Natural vitamins are those organic food substances which are found only in plants and animals, i.e., living things. The body is not able to synthesize or manufacture vitamins (although there are a few exceptions to this). Because of this, they must be supplied either directly in the diet, or by way of dietary supplements. Vitamins are vital if our body is to function normally. They are absolutely necessary for our growth, general-well being and vitality.
Vitamins cannot be assimilated without ingesting food. This is why it is suggested that vitamins must be taken with a meal. They help to regulate the body?s metabolism, assist in forming the bone and tissue, and help convert fat and carbohydrates. However, one must remember that vitamins cannot replace food.
We shall now look at the importance of each of the vitamins by turn.
Vitamin A
? Repair & growth of body tissues...
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