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Driving and staying smoke free


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If it is cold, hot, snowing, or raining, notice that you don't have to crack the window anymore.  What's outside stays outside and what's inside stays inside.
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Instead of checking that I have cigarettes and lighter when I leave the house, I make sure I have a bottle or two of cold water and sip on those as needed
 
Singing. Hard to inhale smoke when you're belting one out. Zippety doo dah is one of my faves ; )
 
PS Jason, I always enjoy your posts. Informative and easy to relate to. 
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Members,

Driving in a car is a major trigger for many quitters. Here’s some tips to help with the cravings while driving. Feel free to add your own.

  • Remove the ashtray, lighter, and cigarettes from your car.
  • Turn your radio on or put on your favourite tape or CD and sing along.
  • Clean your car and make sure to use deodorizers to reduce the tobacco smell. 
  • Ask friends and passengers not to smoke in your car.
  • If you’re not driving, find something to do with your hands.
  • Take an alternate route to work.
  • Try carpooling.
  • For a little while, avoid taking long car trips. If you do, take plenty of rest stops.
  • Keep non-fattening snacks in your car (sunflower seeds, licorice, and sugarless gum and hard candy).
  • Take fresh fruit with you on long trips.
  • Plan stops for water or fruit juice.

Tell yourself:

  • “This urge will go away in a few minutes.”
  • “So, I’m not enjoying this car ride. Big deal! It won’t last forever!”
  • “My car smells clean and fresh!”
  • “I’m a better driver now that I’m not smoking while driving.”
Members, what other tips do you use  when the urge to smoke presents when you are driving?
 

Jason, Health Educator

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