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Deciding To Quit

Why should you quit? Each smoker has his or her own reasons; here are three good ones:

Your Family. Your family needs you. If you die prematurely from a smoking-related illness, who will do all the things you do for your family?

Your Friends. People exposed to secondhand smoke are more prone to colds, ear infections and allergies than other people. Why put your friends at risk for your habit.

Yourself. It's never too late to quit smoking. Right away, you'll look better (no more yellow teeth and fingers), feel better (good-bye hacking cough, hello vitality) and enjoy life better (flowers smell sweeter, food tastes better).

The Next Move: You know why you want to quit. Now choose a date and put a big red circle on the calendar. Every night before going to bed, state your reasons for quitting out loud 10 times.

NEXT STEP: Preparing To Quit

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