Tobacco - The World's #1 Killer Substance!Written by Colin R. Williams
TOBACCO is one of few legal substances available in stores as a consumer product, that will kill or harm when used as intended. It is #1 killer over-the-counter drug world has ever seen. Why is it we believe there’s enjoyment in something that is literally killing millions of people every year. Tobacco should be classified as a crime against humanity! Believe me.. no other consumer product in history of world has even come close to inflicting this amount of damage on mankind. If anything else of this magnitude was to pose same threat to life, whether it was human induced or naturally occurring – be it war, terrorist attack, genocide, ethnic cleansing, natural disaster or disease, it would as a rule command immediate international intervention! Think about current ‘war on terror’. So why isn’t it? You would have learnt how to smoke from that very first cigarette, as you most certainly practised draw-back and other styles of smoking until you finally achieved that great smokers status. If you were born to be a smoker then maybe your nose would be upside down (like a chimney) with a little umbrella over it to keep rain out! Firemen wouldn’t need any breathing apparatus. Seriously now, you wouldn’t pour toxic chemicals in to fuel tank of your car, truck, motor home or bike – would you? So why is it we can suck in over 4000 toxic chemicals with every cigarette and not really think anything of it (until it’s too late). Your life has got to be more valuable than your car or truck. There are dozens of what I call 'Smoker Myths' associated with nicotine addiction, some of them are like this.... Myth#1. "I enjoy smoking, it makes me feel good" ever said something like that, or what about…. Myth#2. "I really enjoy flavour of tobacco" are you kidding me!!! (Dog vomit would taste better) Myth#3. "I'm just soooo stressed out, I need a cigarette" These Smoker Myths become apart of smoking culture or belief system. How many times do you think a non-smoker would make these statements?
| | Practical Ways to Keep Your ADD Under Control During the Holiday SeasonWritten by ADD Management Coach Jennifer Koretsky
Do November’s Thanksgiving experiences have you dreading December holidays? The idea of gifts, family, and days off sounds great…but we all know that holidays are some of most stressful times of year. When an ADDer starts to become immersed in shopping, cooking, traveling, and family interactions, their ADD can complicate matters. You can find yourself quickly feeling overwhelmed and overloaded. You may not be able to avoid these feelings altogether, but there are some strategies you can employ to help keep your ADD under control during holiday season.The first thing that you can do for yourself is to schedule some “you” time. Find something that will recharge your battery - take a walk, go for a drive, sit quietly in a favorite chair, meditate, exercise, lay down and close your eyes, etc. Find something that works for you, and commit to doing it every day. Don’t wait until you feel your ADD getting out of control. The holiday season can become more and more intense from day to day. Daily recharging is a method for preventing intense feelings of being overwhelmed. Another thing that you can do to keep your ADD under control is to take frequent breaks during chaotic times. First, identify your stressors. Personally, I find myself overwhelmed and agitated while shopping during holiday season. The streets, malls, and all stores are so crowded that it’s hard to get where you want to go, find things you need, and navigate your way without bumping into people! Some people don’t mind this experience, but it instantly overwhelms me. So I make sure that my shopping trips are short, and I allow myself to take time out to go outside or sit with a cup of coffee when I feel myself getting agitated. I don’t pressure myself to do it all in a set amount of time.
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