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A habit is an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary. In other words, if you practice something long enough, quite frequently and consistently then it becomes a habit, it takes care of us, controls us and we do it without thinking or questioning.
We must also understand that we engage in habits of doing and not doing. In other words, if you do not exercise, then it is a habit – do exercise.
Recently, the U.S. government applies the highest tax increase on cigarettes and never with other state charges and taxes, suddenly, I has been flooded with requests to help people to quit smoking.
People often speak in terms of "breaking a habit," but the actual process does not simply involve the disruption of patterns, that is to replace the habit with something else that still meets the benefits originally offered by the first habit. For example, instead of inhaling toxic smoke, you inhale the fresh air now, a long walk or participate in other ways to relax, relieve stress or give a small break from their daily routine.
Almost all of our behavior is driven by the "pain and pleasure principle" – we move from the pain and move toward pleasure. Once the pain in any activity nullifies their enjoyment, we are forced to change our behavior or habits.
In other words, to change a habit, we must first associate massive pain to the behavior and pleasure associated with our new massive consciously desired habit.
For example, each custom began because of an association with pleasure. Most people begin smoking in adolescence due to peer pressure: they wanted to be accepted, loved and be part of the group (pleasure) and feared rejection, ridicule or humiliation (Pain.)
Almost all offer some kind of addiction benefit (even despite the obvious consequences painful.) Many people become addicted to behavior as a way to escape some pain (in view themselves, their past, their current life or some other reality) and as a way to experience pleasure (to numb the pain, acceptance or sense of happiness in the moment.)
Our habits and addictions are, but not limited to chemicals only. Many of us engage in various destructive habits – overeating, overwork, obsession, ruminating, criticizing, judging, blaming, hiding, staying stuck in our comfort zone, avoiding people, lying, spreading rumors or bad news, holding grudges, living in the past, etc.
The key to changing habits and replacing it with new and empowering habits is to first identify the benefits of their habit or current behavior. One benefit may be any result that is perceived as favorable, positive or good. For example, one of my customers was a "cutter" – she cut in the arm. We have found that cutting your subconscious motivation was caused by his desire and need to feel in control of the pain that was inflicted on their pain (in contrast to the other people in your life that were causing it), and in fact his desire to be able to feel the pain.
So if you're ready, take a look at his life and habits. Ask yourself, "How does this habit help or benefit me?"
For example, one of my clients approached me to help "find love." In reviewing their habits, we have identified a pattern she always found something wrong with your partner, no matter who they were. So what was the benefit of finding something wrong with all potential suitors? Kept safe: she would reject the man before he could reject it. By So I felt I could avoid the pain of rejection for criticizing the man, keep him away and therefore remain single. But after years of being alone, the balance begins to end. My client wanted a family, she wanted someone who could love someone and also be there for her.
Therefore, for us help change their habit and replace it with a better habit, we had to:
1. Identify your fear
2. Establish where and when he took the habit of criticize
3. Help her feel good about yourself for lots of pain associated could keep the way it was (criticizing romantic partners) and;
4. Now the pleasure associated with the update and love again.
This approach and strategy can be applied to any habit. However, if you has a heavy chemical addiction, then you need a comprehensive program that also includes detoxification, constant advice and ongoing support. To support and assistance to end the cigarette habit and replace it with something much more beneficial, try my hypnosis CD. It works on a subconscious level to change what you associate with smoking, the change that focuses on the extraordinary benefits of being a non-smoking, while also helping to relax deeply and calm the tension absent.
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