Blog - Quit smoking http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00028 Tobacco products are addictive. Quitting smoking isn't easy. Join the conversation on our blog. en-us RSSVille ColdFusion FeedMaker, version 1.0 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:45:02 GMT Smokers, don't take your health for granted http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/risks-of-smoking/MY01173/rss=12 You can't ignore the risks of smoking and expect to keep healthy. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/risks-of-smoking/MY01173/rss=12 Don't give up on goal to quit smoking http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY01144/rss=12 Help's available to keep you on track to quitting smoking this year. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:43:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY01144/rss=12 Helping others can help you become a non-smoker http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY01126/rss=12 Helping others will help you focus on quitting tobacco. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:05:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY01126/rss=12 Finding inner talents can aid the quit smoking process http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY01105/rss=12 Use the process of quitting smoking to rediscover your talents. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:23:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY01105/rss=12 Focus on gratitude, not craving a cigarette http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stop-smoking-blog/MY01073/rss=12 Focus on what you're thankful for, and you could change your desire to smoke. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:44:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stop-smoking-blog/MY01073/rss=12 Join the Great American Smokeout http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/great-american-smokeout/MY01059/rss=12 Challenge yourself to quit using tobacco on Great American Smokeout day, and you just might change your life. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:29:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/great-american-smokeout/MY01059/rss=12 Preparation key to quitting smoking http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY01032/rss=12 When you think about quitting smoking, consider the preparation steps you'll need to take to have the success you desire. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:19:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY01032/rss=12 Learning to be a non-smoker http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY01019/rss=12 The transition to becoming a non-smoker typically takes more than just a few weeks. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:54:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY01019/rss=12 Build confidence in effort to go smoke-free http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00922/rss=12 Breaking through limitations in one aspect of your life can have a surprisingly powerful effect on how you view yourself in other areas of your life. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:33:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00922/rss=12 Quit smoking: Goal-setting helps smooth the way http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/goal-setting/MY00969/rss=12 Set specific goals to help reach the big one — a smoke-free future. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:07:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/goal-setting/MY00969/rss=12 Quit smoking: It takes an inner-outer world shift http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00952/rss=12 It takes time to change your inner self in the quest to quit smoking. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:45:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00952/rss=12 Quit smoking: Temptation — Plan for it when trying to quit http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00939/rss=12 It's natural to feel tempted to smoke when quitting, so plan how you'll handle it. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00939/rss=12 Quit smoking: Don't think failure when quitting smoking http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00872/rss=12 There's no such thing as failure in the struggle to quit smoking. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:26:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00872/rss=12 Quit smoking: Selecting your smoke-free date http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00840/rss=12 Set yourself up for success when you pick a day to go smoke-free. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:24:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00840/rss=12 Quit smoking: The language of going tobacco-free http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00821/rss=12 Talk about quitting smoking as if it's happening now, and your chances for success might increase. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:46:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00821/rss=12 Quit smoking: Dealing with the emotional aspects of quitting http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00810/rss=12 Comfort and familiarity hurdles to overcome in quitting smoking. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:36:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00810/rss=12 Quit smoking: Finding substitutes for cigarettes http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00802/rss=12 One key to quitting smoking is finding an alternative to cigarettes. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00802/rss=12 Quit smoking: Government tightens rules on tobacco companies http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tobacco-control-act/MY00797/rss=12 New law gives U.S. government stronger hand in tobacco production, marketing. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:45:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tobacco-control-act/MY00797/rss=12 Quit smoking: Talk to your doctor about cessation drugs http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00782/rss=12 Tobacco cessation drugs carry some risks. Talk to your doctor about the benefits vs. the risks. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:25:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00782/rss=12 Quit smoking: Is sneaking a smoke cheating? http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00761/rss=12 When you're trying to quit smoking, is it too harsh to call it cheating when you have a slipup? Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/quit-smoking-blog/MY00761/rss=12