Kick the Habit - Smoking Quiting Healing 

Three Steps to Kick the Habit for Life

Face it, you are already on your way to kicking the habit. Really now, how do you see it as already on the way? Let's look at the steps you've already taken.

Step One: You've become conscious of the idea that cigarettes are not good for you, and you want to Kick the Habit. This is a big step, to listen to others or even listen to your self.

Step Two: That awareness that you want to kick the habit is not a new thought, is it? No, you've thought about it. You've thought about it a lot. There is a part of you that likes that habit, but a bigger part of you has stepped in. Listen to the bigger part.

Step Three: You're looking at the options. Some people might say you're looking for an easy way out. Why not? Who said you have to make it any more difficult? So where are you now? Look at this, you are on the internet, reading an article to help you Kick the Habit. Can you see how far you've already traveled to reach that point when you can Kick the Habit?

What's the next step? I'm glad you asked, there are so many things you can do for yourself in your journey out of the old patterns, and into the new. Here are three more steps to Kick the Habit:

Empowerment #1: Be kind to yourself, and be proud of who you are. Do you want to step into a place that makes you feel like you've been doing something bad? Bring your focus to feeling good about who you are right now.

Empowerment #2: Separate the habit from the experiences. That means facing those things that frustrate you or hurt you in any way with some other means than the habit.

Empowerment #3: Learn to communicate. This is a part of empowerment #2, but goes deeper. Learn to express those thoughts within yourself, and if you can't resolve things in your own mind, try your heart. If you're still feeling stuck then talk with someone else.

Look how far you have come in your quest to Kick the Habit. Recognize your steps, they may seem small but each one takes you closer to your goal.

Author Estee Taschereau is a Reiki Master and intuitive counselor, offering sessions by phone.

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