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for others it can be the perfect way to reward themselves for staying away from tobacco. It will also show just how much money is wasted on such a destructive addiction. And then when you have reached your target amount of cash you can spend it on something worthwhile, and see what would have been cigarette money spent in a far better way.

Rewarding milestones

This is an extension of the savings idea in that set goals are specified and rewarded when achieved. Monthly markers can be rewarded with a meal to your favourite restaurant. Six clean months can be rewarded with a sports event or a concert; use your imagination. One year of clean lungs could justify a short break away to somewhere nice. Only be wise, and don't reward yourself with a weekend away with the lads on a rugby trip if everyone going is a smoker! Alcohol is a lying mistress...and you could soon find yourself back on twenty a day.

Quitting cigarettes for good is most certainly possible, and can be achieved by anyone once they have prepared their mind and built up enough determination to do it. Failing on the first (or umpteenth) attempt is not the end of the world either. Just plan better and try harder. Quitting for a few days is easy. Staying off cigarettes forever is the challenging bit. It can seem daunting, and the above strategies are simply ideas to help fill the void left by habitual nicotine use. Take control and reward yourself accordingly.

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