Psychological
What if quitting isn't about willpower at all?
Most people think quitting smoking is about resisting something you enjoy. That's why it feels so hard. You're fighting yourself the whole time. Allen Carr said the real problem isn't the cigarette. It's the belief that the cigarette is doing something good for you.
The beautiful truth is that there is nothing to give up.— Allen Carr
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The thinker
Quit-smoking method pioneer
Allen Carr was a British author who developed a method for quitting smoking that has helped millions worldwide, based on changing how people think about addiction rather than relying on willpower.
Based on Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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