Cigarettes are a lot of people’s vices but the long-term effects of smoking are extremely bad for your health as if we haven’t heard that before. But quitting a nicotine addiction is one of the hardest things to overcome, especially if you have been smoking for a long time. To quit, you probably should have never picked up the pack, but hey sh*t happens and now it’s time to end it for good. I have devised some of the best ways to quit smoking if you are actually motivated.
And I’m not here to tell you the basics like it causes cancer or you smell because everyone already knows that and by saying that over and over again you actually start to want to smoke more since everyone is up in your case about it. No, I’m here to be real with you. And yes we get it, we would save money, yea blah blah blah.
MOTIVATION
The first step to quitting smoking is actually having the motivation to quit and I’m not talking about if you’re on your sixth cigarette and tell your friend “ugh I need to quit” because how many times have you said that? Probably the last 30 packs you have bought. No, to quit you have to be dedicated to making a change and if you are not in the place of mind to do that, then save it for a time where you are mentally healthy and motivated. There have been so many times where people have talked about quitting but go right back to it because they want to smoke. You have to be at the point where enough is enough.
SET LONG TERM GOALS
My first trick to quit is to have something in your life that gives you the motivation to. Maybe it is a new boyfriend or girlfriend that hates going outside with you when you have to smoke. Do you really want to see them in the cold and giving you a nasty glare? Or maybe it’s a new job that would look down at you if you smoked. Or set a goal for your future and how smoking can come in between that. If you want to have a career and your future is looking bright you don’t need something that brings you down. Can you imagine if your life finally gets better and suddenly you have a health issue because of the time in your life when you were down? Believe you have a future.
GET A PHIX
The first step is to buy a vape or an e-cigarette. I wouldn’t suggest a traditional vape because it just doesn’t hit as hard as cigarettes. The juice is expensive and to get a “buzz” you have to smoke it a lot and it creates insane clouds that annoy everyone in the room because you are constantly blowing it in their faces. I had a vape for a while and I couldn’t seem to really get into it without having at least a cigarette a day.
Most people will buy a Juul to quit, but I don’t like the Juul as much because there are better and more effective options. The real secret to quitting is the Phix.
Purchase the Phix (on the left) instead of the Juul (on the right)
The Phix is the next step up from the Juul and will save you money in the long run. Juuls have a lower nicotine content. The Phix is truly the only way to quit. Go to your local vape store to buy one. It is also extremely easy to understand, unlike vapes, which could take a whole month to fully understand the contraption- which could lead to a frustrated cigarette break. Also, you will probably save no money when you quit so I’m debunking that rumor right now. The Phix is not the best product since it dies almost every four months after intense usage but hey, at least it’s not cigarettes right?
WORKING OUT
During the first few weeks of quitting- YOU WILL HAVE TO WORK OUT. I don’t care if you hate running, you have to. It is the only way to initially cut off the cravings. I would say go for a jog for about an hour every day when you are in the process of ridding your body of nicotine. And hey, I know you probably don’t have the best lungs for running but don’t get down on yourself. If you run for two minutes and have to walk for the next five, do it. Make yourself proud and continue to fight for yourself. Remember the reasons why you want to improve your life. This will also keep you skinny since quitting triggers intense cravings for junk food. Instead of the doughnuts go on a run, you’ll still be skinny.
DON’T GET MAD
Also don’t get mad if you have a cigarette on a cheat day because those things are going to happen. Or you might go to a party and chain smoke and feel like all your progress is gone because it isn’t. Quitting is hard and everyone is going to have their off days but just know that it is all a part of the process. Don’t tell yourself that you have failed and go back to smoking just because you have a misstep. Believe in yourself that you can do it. You might be in this process for a few months before you finally put the pack down, or maybe a full year. It is a process.
Also after you finally quit it is ok to have a cigarette once in a while if you had a bad day. Hopefully, you will kick the Phix, Juul or vape for good and be free of nicotine. It’s a nasty addiction but quitting truly opens up your mind, improves your health and gives you your power back.
If you love reading music reviews, which I am sure you do, Youtube is another great platform to get the reviews you crave. Since Youtube is an open platform there are many people who share their opinion with the world. But some of the channels are very credible and give great insight and perspective on your favorite albums, bands and new releases. I love spending my time seeing what other people have to say about an album and the numerous countdowns of their favorite singles by various bands. Nothing is better than having your opinion about an album validated, and the best part is that since YouTube has an open comment section it is really easy to start and maintain conversations about the subject.
Here I have listed my favorite Youtube Music Review Channels:
Anthony Fantano
Not only is he a funny guy you can tell that he has a lot of knowledge on the subject. Also, he posts a lot so he is always updated about what is happening in the music world. When an album drops you bet he is going to make a review right away.
Dead End Hip Hop
The panelists on this channel discuss hip-hop and it is sure to keep you entertained with their banter.
Spectrum Pulse
He is a highly intelligent guy that puts so much effort into his reviews.
Todd In the Shadows
I have no idea why he wears a mask, but his voice speaks volumes.
ARTV
This is my all-time favorite music review channel on Youtube because of how insightful he is about the subject. He truly does study music and it shows in his reviews. Not only that, but he creates content very frequently and has great lists that I watch for literal hours sometimes. His opinions sometimes are harsh but that is just his viewpoint.
Nothing is better than hearing an album and having the ability to go on Youtube to see what other people thought about it in an instance. It sometimes is even better than the written review if you feel lazy. I hope I showed you your next favorite channel and make sure to subscribe to them for weekly updates.
It was unfortunate he had to die on Pi day (March 14th), but the world has a way of sending us signs. He was truly a God among men and he will forever be remembered.
People took to Twitter to give their condolences:
R.I.P. Stephen Hawking. Among his many profound contributions to this world was this simple sentiment: “It would not be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the people you love.”
Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS at 21 & given just 2 years to live. Not only did he defy the odds for 52 years, even as his body failed him, his mind soared. I hope his meeting with the Universe was beyond even his wildest imagining. 💜
Stephen Hawking was born January 8, 1942, on the 300th anniversary of Galileo's death. He died today, March 14th, on the anniversary of Einstein's birth. Time is circular – no beginning, no end.
It seems that another admired Hollywood couple has called it a quits and thousands of fans around the world are outraged! Rapper Big Sean and his girlfriend (or former girlfriend) Jhene Aiko have displayed what seems to be a bit of a messy breakup with former Pussy Cat Doll Nicole Scherzinger in the middle of it all!
Reports say Sean got a “little too close” to Nicole at a party following the Oscars. Apparently the two were together all night, hugging and flirting openly.
“They both attended and Oscar Awards after-party together and were cozied up together sitting at a table on VIP”, a source says. “They looked like they were a couple”.
Reportedly there were no cameras at this particular event but of course word got back to Jhene and of course, she was HOT! The source says that she then confronted Sean about it and that he didn’t deny it!
Since then, Jhene has unfollowed Sean on Instagram. As you should sis!
Instead of the performance there was a projected announcement on the screen that read he, “decided not to come at the last minute” and the stage crew got pretty petty by writing that there is no reason at all why.
I think this is pretty hilarious actually. The stage crew was certainly as pissed off as the crowd, as they should be.
If you are an artist and you have a performance it is your job to perform for your fans. People bought tickets to see him, and it must of been a severe let down. Hopefully he isn’t getting too cocky and releases a clear explanation why he couldn’t make it. And if he was just chilling, he should make up a lie that justifies the skipped performance.
Instead of the lyrics from his song, “You was right:”
But a lot of people who accuse others of doing this, have a case of special snowflake syndrome. Everyone wants to come after artists on social media to start drama but behind their screens, they have no idea what they are talking about. Then people try to jump on the bandwagon to seem like they are a part of a cause that is bigger than them. I really hate this generation.
This girl has no life, who cares? I suggest you stop screaming on Twitter for views and start dealing with your actual problems that made you so angry for no reason.
Don’t worry a lot of people came to Bruno Mar’s defense:
Overall everyone is overly sensitive and probably mad that he took home almost all the Grammys this year. People should really get a hobby or something and stop coming for talented artists that use other cultures to inspire them.
