Earlier, in the previous post https://researchsubbu.blogspot.com/2016/07/kings-habits.html
we have seen how smoKING and
drinKING (S&D) are wrongly perceived as the King’s habits. We have understood that there
are good habits such as walKING, which make us the real King. On the day of “World
No Tobacco Day” (31.05.19), I introduce you to another wonderful King’s habit
i.e., ThinKING.
ThinKING about quitting bad habits such as smoKING and drinKING and
go for good habits is the first step required for the change.
ThinKING about why people are going for S&D will reveal some of the
reasons-
Ø
To come out of the anxiety and stress- There are many causes of stress. Please go through https://researchsubbu.blogspot.com/2015/06/please-find-herewith-attached-link-to.html
for understanding about stress. S&D is not the solution because
S&D may give temporary relaxation from the stress, but when the stress recurs,
again subjecting to S&D. Moreover, S&D may also increase the stress
caused by feeling of guilt, addiction, loss of self-control etc., which further
raise the temptations to go for S&D and the vicious cycle goes on. Anxiety and stress can be managed through
yoga, meditation, deep muscle relaxation technique and other scientific methods
of relaxation.
Ø
To relax- S&D is not the choice. There are proven relaxation techniques
which are very good for health.
Ø
Social obligation/ Peer’s pressure- We have to only bear the consequences of S&D. No one is
responsible for one’s health. We ourselves are responsible for our health. No
one can save our life or not even help in recovering from the chronic deceases
due to S&D. Please go through https://researchsubbu.blogspot.com/2015/05/whose-wealth-is-our-health.html.
Ø Status symbol- We have discussed this in detail in the previous post of King’s
habits. Never ever perceive S&D as the King’s habits.
Ø Parents’ Habits- As the father is the
KING for the children, he becomes the ideal for imitation by the children. They
follow the parents’ footsteps. Thus, parents should behave responsibly.
Ø Passing time/coming out of
boredom- Some people engage themselves in S&D for passing time when they
feel bored. Idle man’s brain is devil’s workshop. Never sit idle. Always focus
your mind on something which is useful.
There are many ways of bringing in the change. Where there is a will, there is a way… There are wonderful
techniques for self-management and control such as mindfulness, concentration,
thoughtfulness, meditation, emotional intelligence and various stress management
techniques etc., available in YouTube. One can go through and practise for the
great benefits. Still if one feels difficult to come out of the addiction to
S&D, psychologists and psychiatrists are always available to help out.
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is celebrated every year by WHO (World
Health Organization) and its partners on 31.05.19. This year’s focus is “tobacco
and lung health”.
The campaign focusses on
- the negative impact that tobacco has on people’s
lung health, from cancer to chronic respiratory disease,
- the fundamental role lungs play for the health
and well-being of all people.
Please go through https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2019/05/31/default-calendar/world-no-tobacco-day
for further details.
THINK before you ACT…….
