Some businesses say that no one can smoke cigarettes in their offices. Some government has banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea though it takes away some of our freedom, for it does great good to all people and the whole society.
As we all know that smoking is harmful to the health. But today more and more people smoke. The phenomenon has already become a serious public hazard. We should appeal our government to make relevant laws to control it. In my opinion, people must be prohibited from smoking in the public. If one violated the relative rules, they should be fined heavily.
There are three reasons, at least, for it. First and foremost, smoking can damage the environment our live now. The condition is very bad now. Smoking contributes to the decline of our environment. What is more, the smoking can hurt other people's health. For instance, sitting beside the smoker, a nonsmoker draw more smoke. Even though the nonsmoker doesn't smoke, after having drawn beside a few hours, the nonsmoker's health must be hurt. In this way, everyone can be hurt. If only smoking cannot be banned in public. Finally, smoking also can damage smoker's lung. If our government makes the relevant laws, the number of the smokers can reduce immediately. At some point, the health of smoker can be reserved.
To conclusion, smoking should ban in public as quickly as possible. For smoker, it is better for them to quit this bad habit.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
How to Quit Smoking Without Annoying Anyone
Everyone wants to quit smoking... except of course for those who were wise enough not to start in the beginning. But those of us who were wise, are also very judgmental (not too wise) of those who continue to smoke even though they know that there are hundreds of statistics that say smoking causes death of some sort.
I have a mother-in-law who has emphysema but continues to smoke. I want to shake her and say "What in the world are you doing?? You're going to die if you don't stop smoking!" but I know better. She is my mother-in-law you know... and would most likely be my X-Mother-in-Law if I said that to her.
Anyway, smoking is a serious thing. I have been told it is extremely difficult. I think the reason it is so hard to quit is because ones desire to quit smoking most of the time is just not as strong as ones desire to smoke... period. That is why I think most attempts to stop smoking do not work.
So when looking for a way to stop smoking, look for a way that would make your desire to stop smoking greater than your desire to smoke. My goodness, this is starting to sound like a math equation. But hey, maybe if we turn it into one, it will make more sense. The equation is...
Desire to quit smoking > Desire to smoke (for those who stunk at math, ">" means "greater")
Since we are into equations now, we mine as well add another:
Smoking = Death (ok, but who is being judgmental).
Anyway, the following ways to quit smoking do nothing to change ones desires and therefore, are typically ineffective:
* Patches (Have you ever heard of anyone that stopped smoking by using this method... and how many times have you tried this and it didn't work?)
* Cold turkey" (They should probably call this "hot turkey" instead of a cold turkey since you wouldn't want to get near someone who is quitting smoking "cold turkey"!)
* Exercise (How many people do you know who smoke and exercise, too??)
* Chewing Gum (How much sense does this make? Typically most people who want to stop smoking are older and wouldn't chew gum to save their life unless they wanted all of their fillings to come out. )
So what is the best method to quit smoking? You need to change your mind... change how you think... change what you find "appealing"/desirable.
So how is that done? Aha! The answer is simple... psychology. Think about it. Remember how you manipulated your kids... I mean "trained them". How many ways did you use psychology to get them to do what they should do?? Be honest. It works! So when looking for a method to stop smoking, look for a class or a book ... one that manipulates... I mean "trains" your brain to make your desire to quit smoking greater than your desire to smoke. It's that simple.
I have a mother-in-law who has emphysema but continues to smoke. I want to shake her and say "What in the world are you doing?? You're going to die if you don't stop smoking!" but I know better. She is my mother-in-law you know... and would most likely be my X-Mother-in-Law if I said that to her.
Anyway, smoking is a serious thing. I have been told it is extremely difficult. I think the reason it is so hard to quit is because ones desire to quit smoking most of the time is just not as strong as ones desire to smoke... period. That is why I think most attempts to stop smoking do not work.
So when looking for a way to stop smoking, look for a way that would make your desire to stop smoking greater than your desire to smoke. My goodness, this is starting to sound like a math equation. But hey, maybe if we turn it into one, it will make more sense. The equation is...
Desire to quit smoking > Desire to smoke (for those who stunk at math, ">" means "greater")
Since we are into equations now, we mine as well add another:
Smoking = Death (ok, but who is being judgmental).
Anyway, the following ways to quit smoking do nothing to change ones desires and therefore, are typically ineffective:
* Patches (Have you ever heard of anyone that stopped smoking by using this method... and how many times have you tried this and it didn't work?)
* Cold turkey" (They should probably call this "hot turkey" instead of a cold turkey since you wouldn't want to get near someone who is quitting smoking "cold turkey"!)
* Exercise (How many people do you know who smoke and exercise, too??)
* Chewing Gum (How much sense does this make? Typically most people who want to stop smoking are older and wouldn't chew gum to save their life unless they wanted all of their fillings to come out. )
So what is the best method to quit smoking? You need to change your mind... change how you think... change what you find "appealing"/desirable.
So how is that done? Aha! The answer is simple... psychology. Think about it. Remember how you manipulated your kids... I mean "trained them". How many ways did you use psychology to get them to do what they should do?? Be honest. It works! So when looking for a method to stop smoking, look for a class or a book ... one that manipulates... I mean "trains" your brain to make your desire to quit smoking greater than your desire to smoke. It's that simple.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Anit-Smoking Slogans
At least half of the world seems to enjoy the pleasures of smoking. However, the other half seems to be really up against it. From anti smoking laws to zero cigarette campaigns... this half of the world seems to have taken really serious steps in its battle against the fumes. The most effective tools that they employed are the slogans.
Slogans are words combined to form simple sentences or phrases which promote ideas. Since time immemorial, this has been used to promote general thoughts and even eccentric ideas. From "skin is in" to "no gut no glory", there are just too many slogans that have made their marks in the shaping of history. The same is true when it comes to the battle against smoking. Anti smoking slogans abound all over the world, in order to be a little closer to the elimination of this abominable vice.
Anti smoking slogans tackle every aspect of smoking and its effects in very few words. The most prominent ones are those which delve into the health concerns of people around the world. A perfect example of a health related anti smoking slogan is "Save your lungs, save your life". Indeed, the message here is clear. It says that the cause of various physical diseases can be traced down to smoking cigarettes. Other examples are "Breathe healthily, live happily" and "If you can't stop smoking, cancer will." These easy to remember and rhythmically rhymed slogans have been used by various anti smoking organizations in their campaign posters, banners and even televised public service plugs.
There are also anti smoking slogans which deal with the pollution that the use of cigarettes can cause. As you may know, smoke is harmful for the air. The constant smoking of millions of people everyday actually contributes to the air pollution here on earth. As such, slogans like "Share clean air" and "Everyone has a right to clean air" have been popular adages when it comes to discouraging smoking for environmental causes. Even the improper throwing of cigarette butts have been choice topics among environmental anti smoking slogans.
Last but not the least, there are also anti smoking slogans which discuss financial disadvantages caused by smoking. As you may well know, cigarettes are not the cheapest things on earth. In some countries like Singapore, they can even cause up to $10 a pack. As such, it can cause financial strain on average earners which have been hooked to the habit. An example of this is "Too much smoke will leave you broke". It is a clear statement on proper use of resources, instead of splurging on deadly vices.
If you are into the same cause, then you might want to make your own anti smoking slogan now if you can. It's fun, challenging and worthy of doing. The best thing about this is that you can actually save lives once your anti smoking slogan's message gets heard.
Slogans are words combined to form simple sentences or phrases which promote ideas. Since time immemorial, this has been used to promote general thoughts and even eccentric ideas. From "skin is in" to "no gut no glory", there are just too many slogans that have made their marks in the shaping of history. The same is true when it comes to the battle against smoking. Anti smoking slogans abound all over the world, in order to be a little closer to the elimination of this abominable vice.
Anti smoking slogans tackle every aspect of smoking and its effects in very few words. The most prominent ones are those which delve into the health concerns of people around the world. A perfect example of a health related anti smoking slogan is "Save your lungs, save your life". Indeed, the message here is clear. It says that the cause of various physical diseases can be traced down to smoking cigarettes. Other examples are "Breathe healthily, live happily" and "If you can't stop smoking, cancer will." These easy to remember and rhythmically rhymed slogans have been used by various anti smoking organizations in their campaign posters, banners and even televised public service plugs.
There are also anti smoking slogans which deal with the pollution that the use of cigarettes can cause. As you may know, smoke is harmful for the air. The constant smoking of millions of people everyday actually contributes to the air pollution here on earth. As such, slogans like "Share clean air" and "Everyone has a right to clean air" have been popular adages when it comes to discouraging smoking for environmental causes. Even the improper throwing of cigarette butts have been choice topics among environmental anti smoking slogans.
Last but not the least, there are also anti smoking slogans which discuss financial disadvantages caused by smoking. As you may well know, cigarettes are not the cheapest things on earth. In some countries like Singapore, they can even cause up to $10 a pack. As such, it can cause financial strain on average earners which have been hooked to the habit. An example of this is "Too much smoke will leave you broke". It is a clear statement on proper use of resources, instead of splurging on deadly vices.
If you are into the same cause, then you might want to make your own anti smoking slogan now if you can. It's fun, challenging and worthy of doing. The best thing about this is that you can actually save lives once your anti smoking slogan's message gets heard.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
A Reality Check - Quit Smoking
As smoking laws make it more and more difficult for people to smoke outside their homes, it could be a good incentive to give it up.
Smoking has been banned in most public places including your favorite pub, so what are you going to do, stare into your beer and brood on the unfairness of it all - try to quit smoking, its definitely a better alternative. People are often discriminated against in offices and other places because of smoking and to many people the smell of tobacco is offensive. Another very good reason to consider giving up this bad habit is your health; 'smoking kills' is being printed in bigger and bolder letters on every pack sold. Tobacco companies have had to pay out huge sums when they were sued by cancer patients and the courts ruled in the patient's favor. Yet another reason to quit would be, second hand smoke is killing your loved ones. Puffing up a storm at home is endangering the lives of your family because second hand smoke is deadly.
You will find plenty of advice on the internet about tips to quit smoking, ten best ways to stop smoking and so on. Reading all the books in creation, using patches, chewing gum, none of it works if the will to stop smoking does not come from deep inside you. Anyone who advises you to cut down slowly till you stop is living a fool's dream! As long as your body gets the daily dose of nicotine you are never going to stop. The only way is to make a firm decision, throw away every single pack of cigarettes and all your lighters and STOP!
It will not be easy but you can do it! Good Luck!
Smoking has been banned in most public places including your favorite pub, so what are you going to do, stare into your beer and brood on the unfairness of it all - try to quit smoking, its definitely a better alternative. People are often discriminated against in offices and other places because of smoking and to many people the smell of tobacco is offensive. Another very good reason to consider giving up this bad habit is your health; 'smoking kills' is being printed in bigger and bolder letters on every pack sold. Tobacco companies have had to pay out huge sums when they were sued by cancer patients and the courts ruled in the patient's favor. Yet another reason to quit would be, second hand smoke is killing your loved ones. Puffing up a storm at home is endangering the lives of your family because second hand smoke is deadly.
You will find plenty of advice on the internet about tips to quit smoking, ten best ways to stop smoking and so on. Reading all the books in creation, using patches, chewing gum, none of it works if the will to stop smoking does not come from deep inside you. Anyone who advises you to cut down slowly till you stop is living a fool's dream! As long as your body gets the daily dose of nicotine you are never going to stop. The only way is to make a firm decision, throw away every single pack of cigarettes and all your lighters and STOP!
It will not be easy but you can do it! Good Luck!
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