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Managing excess stress
You should receive this e-mail about 10 months after your quitting date.
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Dear non-smoker,
Going through a stressful situation is the reason most people say they start smoking again, even many months after quitting. This is why it's important to have a few strategies for better managing stress, thereby increasing your chances of remaining a non-smoker.
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Sound advice
Stress is not only the result of events and situations in your life, but also of perception. So remember to:
- breathe, take a step back and try to get a new perspective on things
- idetify your fears and any difficulties you have, so you can create effective strategies for dealing with them
- repeat to yourself what is pushing you to live without tobacco: it's motivating and calming
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Six tips to maintain your balance
Here are some tip for better managing your stress and putting cigarettes behind you, as well as for staying a non-smoker. These tips also helpful in facing life's stresses in general...
- Give yourself a few minutes’ break every day, just like you did when you smoked. Taking a moment to relax and recharge your batteries should be non-negotiable!
- Get moving! Being active is excellent for getting back in shape and staying there… and keeping your spirits up! Whether it’s walking, biking, swimming or playing golf or hockey, the important thing is to choose an activity you enjoy and have fun doing.
- Engage in relaxing activities. Get some fresh air, do some woodworking or gardening, do jigsaw puzzles, cook, read, etc.
- Spend time with people who make you feel good. There’s nothing like the company of people who listen, support you and help take your mind off things.
- Laugh more! Indulging in a good belly laugh, surrounding yourself with friends and family and not taking yourself too seriously all keep stress at bay.
- Accept the highs and the lows. Undoing a habit like smoking requires effort and persistence. It’s normal that some moments are more difficult than others. You have to be patient and tell yourself that things will go better tomorrow.
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