THIRD STEP: SAY "NO, THANK YOU" How to Reduce the Temptation to Smoke from Day One
THIRD STEP: SAY "NO, THANK YOU" How to Reduce the Temptation to Smoke from Day One 
THIRD STEP:
SAY "NO, THANK YOU"
How to Reduce the Temptation to Smoke from Day One
Saying no to offered cigarettes cuts down smoking. Begin reducing from day one!"
Saying "no" is a small yet invaluable victory in the process of quitting smoking. When someone offers a cigarette, it may seem challenging to refuse, but it's crucial to remember that each time you say "no," you strengthen your resolve to quit smoking.
This small triumph helps boost confidence and self-esteem, showing the smoker that they are capable of overcoming this challenge, like keeping cigarettes out of sight
The Power of "No, Thank You": How Saying No to a Cigarette Can Change Your Life
By saying "NO, THANK YOU" to an offer of a cigarette, the smoker demonstrates self-control and willpower, essential skills to overcome addiction.
Moreover, this attitude can boost the smoker's confidence in their ability to resist other triggers for nicotine cravings. Saying "no" is asserting control over one's life and the decision not to be ruled by the cigarette addiction.
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The lessons learned from small victories can help prevent relapses
One of the causes of relapses is accepting a cigarette after abstinence, thinking that you can control the consumption.
From the beginning of the treatment, it is essential to learn to say "no, thank you" when offered a cigarette, showing control. Refusing an offer of a cigarette helps to smoke less and prevents relapses.
Dr. Humberto Pallares, M.D.
Tobacco Addiction Treatment Specialist
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