In Australia one of our brilliant political parties is floating the idea of raising the price of a packet of cigarettes to $40 per packet. In the same breath they claim this will raise a fortune in extra taxes. I thought our caring governments were interested in helping people quit cigarettes, but it seems it is just a cynical grab for cash. After all most non-smokers would think it's a good idea and it's bad luck for smokers, so they should just suck it up.






When quit smoking clients come to see me, on their intake form I would estimate that 70% plus tick the box that boredom is a trigger for their smoking. If this is a problem for you then there are four important things to consider.


You're an adult, you do what you like within reason, you choose to smoke and it is you who decides to quit right? The idea of the permission to stop smoking cigarettes is about giving yourself the permission to quit. Not seeking someone else's permission.
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