15 Years Risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker. Basic Strategies Stay Positive. When you wake up, promise yourself that you will not smoke a cigarette that day. Plan ahead and think of how you will deal with stressful situations without lighting up. Take a breather.
Relaxation exercises help relieve urges to smoke.
Remember, urges to smoke are temporary. Exercise, like swimming, running, and racket sports, help relieve tension and your urge to smoke. After dinner, instead of a cigarette, treat yourself to a mint or a cup of orange tea with honey. For dessert, grab a tangerine or suck a cinnamon stick. Crack nuts for yourself, this will keep your hands busy.