What is the willpower method of stopping smoking and why doesn’t it work?
In a nutshell the willpower method involves giving up something you still believe you enjoy or need. It requires an intense concentration on “not smoking”. This is similar to telling yourself “don’t think of a pink elephant”. The harder you try, the more you think about smoking. The more you think about smoking, the more inevitable it is that you will start again. People who employ the willpower method often end up feeling miserable and deprived. They become anxious, irritable and often substitute with food. This is not a pleasant way to live, and it’s completely unnecessary!
