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The Easy Way to Stop Smoking

Join the Millions Who Have Become Non-Smokers Using Allen Carr's Easyway Method

Allen Carr

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The EASYWAY Concept+
Overcoming Brainwashing+
Understanding the Addiction+
Why Traditional Methods Fail+
How to Quit Successfully+

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Question 1 of 8
According to the EASYWAY method, why is using sheer willpower to quit smoking usually ineffective?
  • A. Because it makes the smoker feel like they are giving something up and making a huge sacrifice.
  • B. Because physical withdrawal symptoms are too painful to endure without medical assistance.
  • C. Because it requires the smoker to completely isolate themselves from social situations.
  • D. Because it takes several years for the physical cravings to completely disappear.
Question 2 of 8
How does the author view the strategy of 'cutting back' on cigarettes as a way to eventually quit?
  • A. It is a highly effective way to slowly wean the body off its physical dependence on nicotine.
  • B. It makes you want cigarettes even more by giving them a more positive association as a special treat.
  • C. It works well, but only if it is combined with nicotine replacement therapies like gum or patches.
  • D. It is the best method for people who cannot handle the initial physical pain of withdrawal.
Question 3 of 8
What does the book identify as the biggest obstacle to overcoming a smoking addiction?
  • A. The severe physical pain associated with nicotine withdrawal.
  • B. The genetic predisposition some people have toward addictive behaviors.
  • C. The cultural brainwashing that convinces people smoking provides benefits like relaxation.
  • D. The lack of affordable medical treatments and therapy for average smokers.
Question 4 of 8
Why do smokers often believe that smoking a cigarette helps them relax and reduces stress?
  • A. Because nicotine is a natural chemical depressant that directly calms the nervous system.
  • B. Because the act of deep breathing while smoking triggers a meditative state in the brain.
  • C. Because smoking temporarily relieves the stress and withdrawal pangs that were caused by the nicotine addiction in the first place.
  • D. Because the social aspect of smoking provides a necessary mental break from stressful work environments.
Question 5 of 8
When does the author suggest is the 'right time' to quit smoking?
  • A. During a period of low stress, such as a vacation or a long weekend.
  • B. Right now, as long as you are willing and convinced by the method.
  • C. At the beginning of a new year, to capitalize on a fresh start and resolutions.
  • D. After you have successfully reduced your daily intake to fewer than five cigarettes.
Question 6 of 8
What is the EASYWAY method's stance on using nicotine replacement therapies (like patches or gum)?
  • A. They are essential for managing the severe physical pain of the first 30 days of withdrawal.
  • B. They should only be used in social situations where the temptation to smoke is highest.
  • C. They are helpful for breaking the physical habit, even if the psychological addiction remains.
  • D. They should be avoided because they only prolong the power that nicotine has over your body.
Question 7 of 8
What should you do when you experience psychological triggers or think about smoking after quitting?
  • A. Immediately distract yourself and treat the thought of smoking as a strict taboo.
  • B. Avoid other smokers and change your lifestyle completely to prevent relapsing.
  • C. Reflect honestly on how smoking impacts your freedom instead of trying to banish the thought.
  • D. Chew a piece of nicotine gum to satisfy the psychological craving without inhaling smoke.
Question 8 of 8
According to the actionable advice in the summary, which cigarette do most smokers consider to be both the most needed and the filthiest?
  • A. The cigarette smoked right after a large meal.
  • B. The cigarette smoked during a highly stressful situation at work.
  • C. The first morning cigarette after a night without nicotine.
  • D. The last cigarette smoked right before going to sleep.

The Easy Way to Stop Smoking — Full Chapter Overview

The Easy Way to Stop Smoking Summary & Overview

The Easy Way to Stop Smoking (1985, 2011) isn’t just a book about giving up cigarettes; it aims to put smoking in a completely new light. Smoking is no habit and nicotine no hard drug; smoking is an addiction, but one that can be overcome with the right mindset. These blinks outline the necessary steps and address those questions that’ll arise on your journey to a life without cigarettes.

Who Should Listen to The Easy Way to Stop Smoking?

  • Smokers struggling to quit
  • People interested in the case for quitting
  • Those who want to learn why willpower alone won’t help you quit

About the Author: Allen Carr

Allen Carr was a British author of self-help books that helped people overcome smoking and other dependencies, such as alcoholism. He himself quit after 33 years of chain-smoking, during which time he consumed around 100 cigarettes per day. After quitting, he publicized his method, the EASYWAY, and opened a chain of clinics to help people stop smoking with a money-back guarantee. He died in 2006 of lung cancer.

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