Identify the Obstacle
Acknowledge the unwanted habit by bringing it into conscious awareness. Close your eyes and ask yourself, What do I really want to change?

Present Moment Awareness
As you smoke (or drink, shop, overeat, lose your temper, etc.), notice the sensations in your body and the thoughts in your mind and let go of all judgments.

Envision the New
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and envision the change you want to make. Create the new script in your mind and write it down. Read it each day.

Clear the Space
Set a date for ending the habit. Start on Saturday morning so that you will have the weekend to focus on your changes.

Fill the Void
Habits fill deep-seated needs, so when you drop an unwanted behavior, you need to replace it with a nourishing one. Find an activity that provides sustainable comfort.

Surround Yourself with Healthy People
You may need to put some distance between yourself and those who continue to engage in the habit you are quitting.

RECIPE: Ginger Water

• Peel and chop one ginger root.
• Boil in large pot of water for 10-30 min.
• Let sit in hot water 2-8 hours.
  
• Refrigerate.

Ginger water will be more or less concentrated depending on size of root and time in water.When pouring in glass to drink, dilute with filtered water to taste.