STOP SMOKING: A DAUGHTER'S LETTER TO HER FATHER
Answer: Your letter to your father was beautiful. I could feel your caring and the deep concern you have for him. I encourage you to tell your father that you love him and care about him, as you've said in your letter. Please avoid nagging, or threatening, they will not help him to make a decision to stop smoking.
I want to that you for writing to me.
You speak for many children, who have the same wish for a loved one as you do for your dad. I have included in this column some facts about smoking, based on information published by the American Cancer Society, that could be helpful to your father.
IF YOU ARE THINKING OF QUITING SMOKING HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER:
1. It's not as hard as you think to remove this addiction from your life.
2. Don't look at it as if you are giving up something. This makes it seem too much like a loss. What you are really
doing is tossing something out of your life that has done you harm and doesn't belong here anymore.
3. Set a date. Make a commitment. Give it a try. Remember, it is alright if you don't succeed at first. Just keep
trying. The only way you can lose is by ceasing to try.
4. Always keep a positive attitude. After all, this is one of the most positive things you've ever done. Stay away
from negative people and worrisome situations.
5. Quit for yourself. Even though your family and loved ones will benefit tremendously from your quitting, it is you
that will benefit the most. Have at lease two reasons that you want to stop smoking.
6. Treat giving up smoking with the respect it rightly deserves. Become willing to go to any lengths to remove it
from your life. If you are not willing, try praying for the willingness. This usually works.
7. Consider getting some support from a professional who understands nicotine addiction.
8. Clinical Hypnosis, Auricular acupuncture, and E.F.T. (Emotional Freedom Technique) are most effective
treatments to help you stop the smoking habit, because they focus on the psychological and the physiological
factors of the addiction as well.
9. Keep in mind, that desire to be a non smoker, is the key to your success.
Eugenia Andrews, Ph.D. is a psychologist, clinical hypnotherapist, public speaker, E.F.T practitioner and a university professor. She has a private practice in Hypnosis and Life Coaching in Fort Worth, Texas and Greece. She welcomes your questions and letters and can be reached via email at: drandrews@successnowhypnosis.com
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