Mathew Litty :
I have heard many people say that smoking gives some sort of relief. This is despite us knowing that smoking is bad for our health. After being done with one pack, smokers go on to the next, saying that he or she is stressed when problems pop up. I still remember how my previous boss would stink of cigarettes. In fact, there is no lack of awareness programmes.
The ill effects of smoking are often spoken about. But the onus is on the smoker himself to put an end to smoking. Even if you are surrounded by friends who smoke, determination, confidence and will power can keep you from smoking.
So, what will happen if you stop smoking? Well, there are many benefits – to your health, finances, social well-being and relationship with the community or society.
Most countries now have laws limiting smoking in public places; the common non-smoking areas are public transport, restaurants, malls and airports.
The world of smokers is getting smaller. Some countries are still lax by giving freedom to smokers. This is mainly because of the tax generated by tobacco companies.
However, smokers are losing a place in this world. I for sure want to live a healthy life. I don’t want to risk my life inhaling smoke.
There are several questions smokers need to think about. How many times have you been annoyed because circumstances won’t allow you to smoke or you have run out of cigarettes? How many times have you panicked when you see only two or three cigarettes left? How many times have you gone out in the middle of the night just to satisfy your cravings of nicotine? And how many times have you been borrowing money to buy a pack?
(The writer is based in Dubai. Courtesy: Khaleej Times).
I have heard many people say that smoking gives some sort of relief. This is despite us knowing that smoking is bad for our health. After being done with one pack, smokers go on to the next, saying that he or she is stressed when problems pop up. I still remember how my previous boss would stink of cigarettes. In fact, there is no lack of awareness programmes.
The ill effects of smoking are often spoken about. But the onus is on the smoker himself to put an end to smoking. Even if you are surrounded by friends who smoke, determination, confidence and will power can keep you from smoking.
So, what will happen if you stop smoking? Well, there are many benefits – to your health, finances, social well-being and relationship with the community or society.
Most countries now have laws limiting smoking in public places; the common non-smoking areas are public transport, restaurants, malls and airports.
The world of smokers is getting smaller. Some countries are still lax by giving freedom to smokers. This is mainly because of the tax generated by tobacco companies.
However, smokers are losing a place in this world. I for sure want to live a healthy life. I don’t want to risk my life inhaling smoke.
There are several questions smokers need to think about. How many times have you been annoyed because circumstances won’t allow you to smoke or you have run out of cigarettes? How many times have you panicked when you see only two or three cigarettes left? How many times have you gone out in the middle of the night just to satisfy your cravings of nicotine? And how many times have you been borrowing money to buy a pack?
(The writer is based in Dubai. Courtesy: Khaleej Times).
