Licking the Razor's Edge (2015)

TIP #10 – TREAT YOURSELF
Giving up smoking saves lots of money, and you are allowed to remind yourself of this
fact by setting a side a bit of cash for every day you don’t smoke, and then treating
yourself to something fun every week or so with your savings. Be sure to write your
“Reward Days” in your calendar – this helps with remaining motivated.
NOTE that the things that are truly the most Fun are the things that bring Joy to others.
TIP #11 – KEEP YOUR MOUTH BUSY
Once the physical urges wane after the first week of not smoking, the behavioral
challenges take center stage, and many of these have to do with the smoker having
developed a psychological addiction to having a cigarette in their mouth. Chewing gum,
eating healthy snacks, sucking on Vitamin C drops and even sipping cold water have all
proven helpful for many who have succeeded in quitting.
TIP #12 – BRUSH YOUR TEETH
And do it a lot. The fresher your breath, the less you will want to foul up your clean
mouth with a cigarette.
TIP #13 – FIND WAYS TO LAUGH
Depression is a powerful smoking trigger, so find ways to stay joyful – especially when
feeling down. If you have to watch funny movies every night or listen to jokes on your I-
phone everyday, do it – just find a way to keep smiling.
TIP #14 – AVOID ALCOHOL
Over 50% of all relapses are associated with consuming alcohol. So take a break from
“the sauce” while you quit smoking.
TIP #15 – VISIT NO-SMOKING ZONES
Movie theaters, many restaurants, airports, libraries, and even malls are now smoke-free;
areas where you simply cannot smoke no matter how strong a craving might become.
Most cravings will fade within a thirty minute period, so these places can be good spots
to weather those short “storms”.
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