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Dave Carlson, media relations specialist for Geezeo and a former smoker, says, "self-improvement projects like dieting, quitting smoking, or trying to better yourself with your money, are always more fun and easy to accomplish when working towards a goal or specific benchmark."
"It gives people something to work towards and a sense of accomplish when they succeed," he adds. Carlson set aside money he formerly would have spent on tobacco into a savings account. His goal? To save enough money to buy a stereo. 4. FOLLOW THE MONEY Keep track of the number of cigarette packs you purchase. The amount of money you spend will reflect the progress you've made towards quitting. If you notice a little extra change at the end of each week or month, it's something to be proud of. Who doesn't like an accomplishment? 5. THE REWARD If you're able to stay on the financial path to quitting, the result will likely be tremendous. A few thousand dollars saved and a healthier body is worth kicking any habit. If you need to extra help quitting, surround yourself with non-smokers to reduce temptation -- or, at least, avoid going to places like smoking bars with those who haven't quit yet. Have a tip to stop smoking? How to quit? Tell us!
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