Persuasive Essay About Smoking

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They say that one cigarette takes away 10 minutes of your life; I’ve been smoking since I was sixteen, you do the math. My friends and I had a morning ritual before school; we’d meet at the main entrance, walk down to Donna’s Coffeehouse and sneak behind the school to smoke before class. I didn’t start smoking because I was stressed, because I thought it was cool or even because of peer pressure; I started smoking because I was bored.
I’ve wanted to quit for a while now, every time I finish one I feel a huge pang of regret. I can’t help but think of all the consequences that come from this habit. When I buy a new pack, I can’t help but think of all the money I’ve spent over the years. I’ve quit before, and I know it isn’t hard. Breaking the …show more content…

I am positive that it will be these areas that hold me back from quitting, I get stressed out easily at my job and have not mastered how to leave my work at work instead of bringing it home with me. I plan on starting to eat better, exercise more and deal with my stress better. I believe if I am happier outside of work that whatever is thrown at me will affect my mood less and less. I also find that when I am out with my nonsmoking friends that I’m less likely to smoke, not because I think they’re judging me, but because I don’t have the urge. I’ve been told that finding a hobby helps with the process, because it gives you something else to focus on that the incredible urge to smoke. I have an awesome support system surrounding me filled with friends and family, I don’t want to disappoint them again which is another main factor in my hesitation to quit, failure. I know they will all love me despite my short comings, but I don’t want that to ever be a factor in this …show more content…

Next I will talk to my friends and see where they are in their journey to quitting. The few times I have quit were only successful because I had someone walking the journey with me. They understand all the struggles you are facing because they’re facing them as well. Lastly I will contact my insurance company and start the steps with actually quitting. The program isn’t easy, there’s a lot of work that goes into it. The program changes your mindset, and gives you options that will help you

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