Clearing the Air - Smokefree

Distract your hands◆ hold.something—a.tennis.ball,.pen,.or.coin◆ squeeze.Silly.Putty®◆ knit.or.crochet◆ write.a.letterDrink the right stuff◆ avoid.alcoholic.drinks.◆ drink.a.lot.of.water.and.low-sugar.fruit.juice◆ replace.coffee.or.tea.with..a.new.healthy.beverageDistract your mind◆ do.a.crossword.puzzle◆ read.a.book◆play.cardsFool your mouth◆ try.a.toothpick.or.straw◆ eat.a.lollipop.◆ chew.sugar-free.gum◆ eat.carrot.or.celery.sticks◆ brush.your.teeth.often.and.use.mouthwash.You.may.have.a.hard.time.concentrating.in.your.early.days.as.a.nonsmoker..Mental.activities,.such.as.doing.crossword.puzzles.or.even.reading.a.book.or.magazine,.may.be.more.challenging..Recognize.that.it.may.be.diffcult.to.stay.mentally.focused.in.the.early.stages..of.quitting..Remember—your.skill.in.these.activities.will.return..