What you are really experiencing is desire for habit and ritual. Most smokers have associated their smoking with various activities and cues. They use them to take a break and relax from situations they are in. They are also very unconscious about their smoking and when they start to keep track of how many cigarettes they have numbers dramatically decrease. Up to half of all cigarettes smoked are not remembered or realized by smoker. It is an automatic behavior.

Consider following informal study:

A group of 120 smokers (who smoked at least a pack a day) were divided into three groups. Each time they had a craving, one group would go have a cigarette, one group would have to sit in a room and refrain from smoking, and third group pretended to have a cigarette by using a straw that resembled a cigarette.

Interestingly, there was almost no difference in reduction of craving between smoking group and pretending group. They both had dramatic reduction in craving and increased well-being. The other group however, rated increased craving and anxiety.

After getting participants feedback we came to a few conclusions:

1. That smokers strongly associate their smoking to a feeling of distraction and taking a break.

Let’s take a look at how to combat your acne.

The main strategy to use is prevention where possible and better skin care. Here are several top issues of focus for each:

exercise, cosmetics, diet, hormones, hygiene, medications, shaving, stress.

Exercise – Keeping in shape can help fight acne by fighting off negative stress levels that can come from negative self-esteem and depression. However, some safeguards need to be in place to ward off acne that can result from your workout routines. First watch which products you use on your body because you'll most likely be sweating. With any sunscreen's for outdoor workout activities and any make-up or other cosmetics, check for “noncomedogenic” and “oil-free” on labels to help prevent pore clogging. And when your workout is finished, wash products off as soon as possible, especially if you'll be going into a steam room or sauna where your pores will be opening up more. You don't want these lotions and other cosmetics getting into your pores and clogging them up, resulting in blemishes.

Watch what you put on your body with regards to clothing, sports gear and equipment. For example, tight lycra and nylon exercise outfits might look great in movies and magazine models, but if you are susceptible to acne problems, avoid these synthetic fabrics that tend to trap in body moisture and heat resulting in a bacteria frenzy. Instead, choose loose clothing made of cotton or natural blends to allow more air to get to your skin. And when you’re finished with your workout, get out of clothing wet from perspiration or water sports. Shower and change into dry, clean clothing. And keep your sports gear and equipment clean, too. Dirty headgear, for instance, can irritate forehead areas prone to acne problems. So toss headbands into washing machine after workout sessions.

Tip: when cleaning your body after a workout, no need to scrub with force and irritate skin. If possible, wash with medicated soap (check for “exfoliant” on label) or medicated wipes from your athletic bag where showers aren't available.

Tip: When drying with a towel, even if it's during your workout to erase sweat, always blot instead of rub. That way you avoid grinding excess dead skin, dirt, sweat and other chemicals into your pores and risking pore-clogging and skin irritation.

Cosmetics – To avoid pore-clogging and skin irritations similar to acne and can contribute to acne, use products labeled “noncomedogenic” or “oil-free.” Shimmering facial colors can contain a flaky mineral called mica that can cause skin irritations and clog pores. Other additives in coloring that can cause similar reactions are coal tar derivatives, carmine and heavy cream in blushes. More preventative measures include using a lip gloss promoting a matte finish instead of a high gloss for less pore-clogging; note more shine, more then comedogenic content and more pores can clog.

Beware eye creams can contain heavier concentrations of moisturizers than regular creams and lotions, meaning they have greater potential to clog pores in surrounding facial areas. Additionally use caution with hair styling products that contain oils, alcohol and adhesives that should be kept away from skin and from seeping into pores along with perspiration during workouts; especially watch hair gels and mousses so they don't cause clogging around your hairline. Use care when choosing fragrance and scented cosmetics, and opt for hypo-allergenic or “fragrance-free” versions where possible to avoid allergic reactions and skin irritations (a sampling 3-day test behind an ear is recommended).