A lot of people are breaking or forgetting about their new year's resolutions by now.
But let's review one of the most popular promises made to one's self as the ball drops or the
bell rings.
Kicking the horrible habit of smoking.
Surveys show just one in five manage to deliver on their promise within a year.
Let's turn to our Lee Unshin for some tips to help you join that exclusive group.
The new year is a time for making resolutions.
But whether it's to make a new habit or kick an old one, the toughest part of any resolution
is sticking to it for the long term.
Kim Young-gi, is struggling with just that.
Kim's been using tobacco for almost 35 years... and yet he still hopes to give it up for the
year 2017.
"I go through about 10 cigarettes a day.
I tried to quit numerous times.
I tried patches and herbal remedies, but none of those worked.
But every January, I say this is going to be the year I'm really going to quit."
Kim's wish for the new year is a common one.
In December, online sales of stop-smoking aids like nicotine patches and gum... soared
about 30-percent from the month before.
To help those who want to be tobacco-free... the government has taken several measures,
such as nearly doubling the price of cigarettes two years ago... and making tobacco companies
put graphic images on the packaging to warn people of the health risks of smoking -- those
are set to appear later this month.
But the campaign against smoking has so far not been enough to get Kim to go cold turkey.
So how can someone like Kim succeed after years of trying in vain?
Doctors suggest seeking help from experts.
"Doctors see smoking as a condition; an addiction to nicotine.
While those quit-kits, may work for light smokers, some heavy, long-time smokers, could
use additional help."
Like medication to reduce cravings for tobacco, or counseling services available for free
at health centers throughout the country.
And a moment of weakness here or there doesn't mean you've failed.
"One slip up, is not an excuse to throw away your resolution.
First try cutting back on smoking, and then aim for going cold turkey."
And, letting friends, family and coworkers know what you're working towards will help
you hold on to your determination.
After all... it might be worth giving it your best... so this resolution does NOT become
a yearly tradition.
Lee Unshin, Arirang News
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