"Ward Abbott" > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 6 Nov 2005 21:19:01 -0000, "Arnold" > wrote:
>
> >Anyone managed to give up cigarettes and alcohol and never looked back?
> >
> >If so, I would be interested to know the techniques you used, coz I am
> >struggling with 'will power'!
> >
>
> CHOOSE ONE addiction at a time. No one can do both at the same time.
> My personal formula was to say, "I choose not to smoke". I didn't
> deprive myself of anything.
>
> You need to put this in the positive instead of saying....I can't have
> a cigarette.
>
> A little helper...no pepper, no spicy foods and change your behavior.
> If you always had to have a cigarette while talking on the
> phone....then it is time to go for a "healthy" walk.
>
>
>

I just walked away from cigarettes and never looked back, but then, I drink,
so........

kili