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By Terry Martin, About.com Guide to Smoking Cessation since 2003

Quit Smoking Monday Messages

Monday February 2, 2009
Deciphering The Urge to Smoke

Between the physical addiction to nicotine and the mental associations that tie what seems like all of our activities to cigarettes, it can feel as though we're chained to the habit with links of steel.

Successful recovery from nicotine addiction includes learning how to hear the message behind the urge to smoke and respond with more appropriate choices, such as a nap or a meal if you're tired or hungry.

Arm yourself with knowledge! You'll find you're able to navigate withdrawal from nicotine much more easily with a little education about what to expect.

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Take The Quit Smoking Monday Pledge

Healthy Monday encourages us to think of every Monday as a day that we can begin work anew on goals that we have for ourselves. If you're still smoking, put your cigarettes down and get started on your quit program today.

We all have the ability to quit smoking successfully, and we all deserve a life that is free of addiction. Honor your life by choosing Monday as the day to start and reinforce your quit program.

You can quit smoking ... and we’re here to help you, one simple Monday at a time.

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