Picking Up Clean Habits

One of the reasons people find it tough to quit smoking is that the habit becomes a comforting ritual ― an excuse to take a break from the hectic day. Just because you're quitting doesn't mean you have to stop taking time out for yourself. At work, get away from your desk a few times a day, even if it's just for a walk around the block. At home, use the time you would spend smoking to do something you enjoy, like reading a few pages of a book or chatting on the phone with a friend. You might be surprised when you realize how much time those smoke breaks were sucking out of your day ― and how many better things there are to do!