How do we utilize and optimize alternative approaches for quitting smoking
effectively? Alternative approaches include visualization, self-affirmation,
relaxation, and so on.
Many find it difficult to relax and stick to this routine. No two journeys
are alike. Some might need details instructions to follow to a tee on how to
relax.
Others do not get the mind-body connection right away and do not believe that
relaxing and breathing can actually help you to stop smoking. But many have been
helped by these techniques.
You will need to practice relaxing and breathing to be successful at it,
regardless of how easy or hard you think or perceive, believe it is going to be
– it does need to be done.
Relaxation Can be Learned
That is the good news! Your sleeplessness will become something pretty much
of the past.
You need to begin to recognize and read the signals that your body is sending
you. Hands and arms, tight muscles, leg cramps, breathing, shoulders, neck etc.
see where in your body there is tension as you lie down.
Focus on releasing it throughout your different body parts, one by one until
you are totally relaxed. Breathe naturally and easily, deeply and calmly. In and
out. In and out.
Establish a pattern and rhythm to your breathing. Look for rigid, taut, tight
spots and consciously make an effort to relax them.
Elbows, wrists, palms of your hand, feet and legs. Go through them one by
one. Focus and concentrate on releasing tension and relaxing muscles. This can
become a regular routine and is very good for your whole body, and well-being.
Your mind and body will relax! That is your perfect, desired and altered
state.
Mind over matter
BOTH mind and body relaxed, they work together to enable you BETTER to quit
smoking!
Picture your body part, muscle or tense area relax! That is the best way to
see and feel it go limp! Claim it by words spoken either silently to yourself or
out loud.
