The dangers associated with smoking are incredibly well documented and very much part of the public consciousness. Yet for millions of people smoking remains the habit that they just can’t kick. This is often despite the fact they are aware of the negative impacts and will often state that they are really worried about the impact smoking is having on them.
Some of these reasons for continuing to smoke might sound familiar:
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I’ll quit smoking when I have kids
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I don’t want to put on weight when I quit smoking
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Smoking helps me to relax
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I am not a real smoker
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I only smoke when I go out
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I can stop smokingwhenever I want
What also seems to be common amongst so many smokers who say that they want to quit smoking, or those who have quit and relapsed, is their inability to either take that first step or to then be self-resourcing and stay off cigarettes. This is where executive coaching can be invaluable to help you stop smokingand stay clear of cigarettes. Some of the key elements executive coaching can bring to people trying to quit smoking are:
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Support in making the initial decision - turning your desire to stop smoking into action
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Clarifying why you started, what has prevented you from stopping before and/or led to relapses
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Providing techniques to prevent you relapsing eg. realistic goal setting and hypno-therapy
If you would like to see how executive coaching could help you quit smoking click here or go to the Contact Me page and get in touch with a life coach..
