Flamy Resources

Tips for cravings

Short, practical strategies for intense cravings, stress, routines, and common triggers.

Tips by quit-smoking situation

Choose a category when you want targeted help for a typical moment.

21 tips

Primary triggers

Reflection

Acupressure mat against stress and the urge to smoke

A short, intense physical stimulus breaks the smoke impulse and gives you back control over your feelings of stress.

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Breathing

Breathing anchor for hands and mouth

A breath anchor gives your hands and mouth something to do before the habit leads to cigarettes.

#Cravings #Breathing #Gestresst
Social10 min application

Say it before irritability sets in

An early sentence can prevent irritability from turning into arguments, withdrawal, or a desire to smoke.

#Stress #Social #Gestresst
Movement2 min application

Sport as an outlet for irritable days

On irritable days, exercise helps to reduce inner tension before it erupts into cravings or conflicts.

#Stress #Movement #Gestresst
Breathing1 min application

Relaxation exercises for acute irritability

A short relaxation exercise creates distance between stimulus and reaction before the mood changes.

#Stress #Breathing #Gestresst
Movement

Fresh air against tiredness and pressure

Fresh air combines light, exercise and a short change of location - without having to turn into a smoke break.

#Fatigue #Movement #Müde
Movement2 min application

Exercise against acute cravings to smoke

Just a few minutes of exercise can help the strongest part of the craving pass.

#Cravings #Movement #Gestresst
Mindset1 min application

The 60-second rule for acute urges to smoke

Just 60 seconds can be enough to stop automatically reaching for a cigarette.

#Cravings #Mindset #Gestresst
Reflection

Acupuncture as a support in quitting smoking

Acupuncture can accompany quitting smoking by calming the nervous system and helping you to be more aware of and reduce physical tension.

#Stress #Reflection #Gestresst
Mindset

Hypnosis as mental support in quitting smoking

Professional hypnosis can help to break old smoking patterns and mentally strengthen the decision to live a smoke-free life.

#Cravings #Mindset #Gestresst
Mindset

A guiding principle against a bad mood

A short guiding principle will help you stick to your decision even in difficult moments.

#Low Mood #Mindset #Traurig
Nutrition

Roseroot as a stimulant

Rhodiola root can have a supportive effect on fatigue, but should be tested consciously and carefully.

#Fatigue #Nutrition #Müde
Reflection5 min application

Me-time against a bad mood

Short me-time can help regulate low moods without answering them with smoking.

#Low Mood #Reflection #Traurig
Movement10 min application

Sport against a bad mood

Exercise can help change a bad mood and bring new energy into the moment - especially when quitting smoking.

#Low Mood #Movement #Traurig
Routine

Do something good for yourself

Self-care works especially well when it is prepared.

#Low Mood #Routine #Traurig
Nutrition

Valerian for inner restlessness

Valerian can help you calm down in the evening.

#Stress #Nutrition #Gestresst
Movement2 min application

Yoga for irritability

Yoga can help to reduce inner tension and become calmer in stressful moments.

#Stress #Movement #Gestresst
Nutrition

Passionflower as a quiet evening ritual

Passionflower is traditionally used as a herbal support for rest and relaxation in the evening.

#Stress #Nutrition #Gestresst
Reflection15 min application

Relaxation audio instead of brooding in bed

Relaxing audio can help calm your mind if you can't switch off in bed.

#Fatigue #Reflection #Gestresst
Reflection3 min application

Meditation for sleep and quitting stress

Meditation can help you notice thoughts and cravings to smoke without reacting directly to them.

#Fatigue #Reflection #Gestresst
Nutrition

Ashwagandha when quitting smoking: use it realistically

Ashwagandha can be a supportive supplement for stress.

#Fatigue #Nutrition #Gestresst