There are millions of people around the world who are smokers and that figure increases every year. After a cigarette, smokers feel energize. It is one of the most difficult addiction to quit. There are many common reasons that would lead a person to smoke: stress at work or at home, peer pressure etc.

When you quit smoking, it allows your body to clean itself of harmful substances ans after awhile the risks of stroke and heart disease return to what they are for non-smokers. The skin regenerates to a normal state. The overall energy level rises and the body and mind are better able to deal with the normal challenges of life.

Its never too late to stop smoking. Quit now and regain a healthier life.

1. Think about quitting
Talk to others about smoking. Observe how nonsmokers react to smokers. Observe negative aspects of smoking. Smoke in front of a mirror to see exactly what goes on when you smoke.

2. Modify your smoking risk (switch brands, cut down, etc.).
Start a smoking journal and record when you smoke more or less than usual. Try stress-reduction techniques. Adopt a healthful new activity that's incompatible with smoking (swimming, dancing, etc.). Switch to a lower tar brand. Reward yourself for each risk modification.

3. Decide to quit (no date set).
Keep track of the number of cigarettes you smoke each day. Stop buying cartons. Buy only one pack at a time. Brush your teeth several times a day. List the reasons you want to quit. Switch brands every week, each brand being lower in tar than the last. Postpone every third cigarette. Ask family and friends for ways they can help you quit.

4. Set a quitting date.
Sign a stop-smoking contract. Sit in the nonsmoking sections of restaurants and airplanes. Switch brands after every pack. Postpone every other cigarette. Cut back on alcoholic beverages. Set up a health bank. Deposit a certain amount of money each week that you'll get back after you stay smokeless for a specified period of time. Or quit with a group.

5. Refrain from smoking for 24 hours.
Schedule healthful activities. Have your teeth cleaned. Send your favorite clothes to the cleaners.

6. Complete your first week as a nonsmoker.
Treat yourself to daily rewards (massages, hot baths, etc.). Avoid smoking and drinking areas. Notice how much better your food tastes. Continue to work on your cigarette triggers.

7. Complete your first month.
Begin a regular exercise program. Add one new stress-reduction technique to your activities each week.

8. Complete your first year.
Throw a party to celebrate.