Distractions, by their nature, are difficult to resist. Not only will you be pulled into looking, but the idea of a purple ear will wipe out your current thought. If a purple ear isn't enough of a distraction, a mini-skirt or a tight pair of jeans might do the trick. Figure 29 . You can become very good at distracting yourself.
Distractions are an effortless way to avoid cigarettes.
As you walk across the floor to get a cigarette, let a recent magazine catch your attention. Step over to smell the evening breeze or straighten up the message board. Set the scene for distractions. Place your cigarettes in the next room and seed the path with catchy items. A wood puzzle, a shopping catalog, or your guitar are possibilities.