CBQ Method

Quitting Smoking Naturally

Nasia Davos

Ask An Ex: How Fred Quit Smoking after 30+ Years Without Withdrawals & Changed His Lifestyle

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Welcome to episode #13 of Ask an Ex.

In this interview, our member Fred shares his story of how he quit smoking after 3 decades with the CBQ Method – and after trying many other methods.

Fred smoked his last cigarette on December 31, 2019, and his commitment, determination, and winning mindset can inspire anyone who may be struggling to succeed.

Tune in to watch:

  • How to commit to your quit attempt.
  • What contributed to Fred having no withdrawals.
  • Fred’s visualization tip – that will help you change your perspective on smoking. 
  • What was his motivation to quit smoking.
  • How Fred smoked his last cigarette.
  • And what quitting smoking taught him!

Thank you, Fred!

About Ask An Ex

ASK AN EX is a new interview series. Each interview features an inspiring ex-smoker who succeeded with the CBQ Method™

And they tell you everything – how they did it, what helped them, what challenged them, their fears, motivations and aspirations.

Because the best person to ask about quitting smoking, is an Ex who’s been exactly where you are right now. Every EX shares their unique perspective and wisdom on quitting smoking (because everyone has a unique mix of background, mindset, and experiences). 

And they do it for 1 reason: to help YOU become an EX too. 

Get the CBQ Method Foundational Video & Join our Newsletter here: 
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CBQ Program: Winner of Wellbeing Program Specialist of the Year!

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We’re excited and proud that The CBQ Program won us the Wellbeing Programme Specialist of the Year Award!

Since we created the first version of our flagship online quit smoking program over 6 years ago, we have been listening to our members and working tirelessly to offer a program that you love, enjoy, and, above all, helps you succeed.

6 years and 3 versions of this program later, we’ve been able to achieve that, and we’re grateful for this award and the recognition.

But our work doesn’t stop here!

We know that any award or success of the CBQ Method is directly related to the success of our people.

And our commitment is to always work on improving The CBQ Method and The CBQ Program so we can serve as many people as possible.

Thank you to everyone who trusted the CBQ Program and us.

Nasia Davos & the CBQ Method Team

Additional Resources

Check the CBQ Program here: https://cbqmethod.com/cbq-program/

Join our free CBQ Method Facebook Support Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cbqmethod/

Sign up for our free CBQ Newsletter and get started with the CBQ Method here: https://cbqmethod.com/lp/4-stages-of-cbq/

Watch free videos on the CBQ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/cbqmethod

Ask An Ex: Nurse & Wellness Coach Kay Shares How She Quit Smoking with The CBQ Method + Her Top Tips

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Welcome to episode #12 of Ask an Ex.

In this interview, our member Kay shares her story of how she quit smoking after 37 years with the CBQ Method – and after trying nearly every quit smoking method, from hypnosis to medication.

Kay is a superwoman: advanced practice nurse, wellness coach, essential oils expert with over 30 years of medical experience. In this video, she generously shares not only her story, insight, and experiences but also tips that every smoker and ex-smoker can benefit from.

Tune in to watch:

• Kay’s tips on what essential oils to use when quitting smoking, how and why.
• The meaning of her quit date.
• The unique story of how she started smoking.
• How her health improved after quitting smoking.
• How she quit alcohol and improved her life in every way, but smoking was the one thing holding her back.
• Why the CBQ Method resonates with her.
• What’s the secret to quitting smoking.
And much more!

Thank you, Kay!

You can reach Kay and see her amazing work at https://getoiling.com/KayCooney

About Ask An Ex

ASK AN EX is a new interview series. Each interview features an inspiring ex-smoker who succeeded with the CBQ Method™

And they tell you everything – how they did it, what helped them, what challenged them, their fears, motivations and aspirations. 

Because the best person to ask about quitting smoking, is an Ex who’s been exactly where you are right now. 

Every EX shares their unique perspective and wisdom on quitting smoking (because everyone has a unique mix of background, mindset, and experiences). 

And they do it for 1 reason: to help YOU become an EX too. 

Get the CBQ Method Foundational Video & Join our Newsletter here: 
http://bit.ly/startcbq
Join the CBQ Method Facebook Support Community:
http://bit.ly/cbqmethodcommunity
SUBSCRIBE to this channel to get more videos like this to help you quit smoking:
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Ask An Ex: How Pauline Quit Smoking After 45 Years with The CBQ Method – Her First Quit Attempt Ever

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Welcome to episode #11 of Ask an Ex.

In this interview, our lovely member Pauline shares her story of how she quit smoking 30 cigarettes a day after 45 years with the CBQ Method on September 13, 2019.

That was the first time Pauline tried to quit smoking, and she wasn’t even that committed when she started our program. But her commitment grew as she went through the process, and she succeeded on her first try!

This may sound like a miracle at first, but Pauline put in the work!

Tune in to watch:

  • Pauline’s best tips and advice for those struggling to quit smoking
  • What was easy and what was challenging for her
  • How she went from smoking 4 consecutive cigarettes with 4 cups of coffee – in the morning to enjoying her morning coffee without smoking.
  • How she smoked her last cigarette
  • How she experienced the withdrawal
  • What quitting smoking taught her

Thank you, Pauline, Fudge & Snoozle.

About Ask An Ex

ASK AN EX is a new interview series. Each interview features an inspiring ex-smoker who succeeded with the CBQ Method™

And they tell you everything – how they did it, what helped them, what challenged them, their fears, motivations and aspirations. 

Because the best person to ask about quitting smoking, is an Ex who’s been exactly where you are right now. 

Every EX shares their unique perspective and wisdom on quitting smoking (because everyone has a unique mix of background, mindset, and experiences). 

And they do it for 1 reason: to help YOU become an EX too. 

Get the CBQ Method Foundational Video & Join our Newsletter here: 
http://bit.ly/startcbq
Join the CBQ Method Facebook Support Community:
http://bit.ly/cbqmethodcommunity
SUBSCRIBE to this channel to get more videos like this to help you quit smoking:
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Craving Technique “Replace” – from Nasia Davos’ TEDx Talk

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The following craving technique will help you overcome any craving, no matter how strong, because it takes advantage of how your brain works.

I first taught this craving technique during my TED talk on how to quit smoking. In the next few lines, I want to show you why it works and how to use it step by step.

How Cravings Work

Mental cravings are just positive thoughts about smoking that create positive feelings about smoking. That’s one of the principles of the CBQ method.

When you have a craving, there is an internal dialogue taking place in your mind. 

And it goes something like this: 

– “I want a cigarette.” 

– “I shouldn’t smoke.” 

– “But I need one otherwise X bad thing will happen.” “I won’t be able to cope, relax, sleep, enjoy myself,” and so on.

So what can you do when the craving mind starts telling you those craving thoughts?

Most people either give in or try to resist their cravings with willpower, which is exhausting and rarely works in the long run.

But there is another way.

What Makes Cravings Overwhelming & What to Do About It

Cravings are just thoughts.

And even though thoughts can’t hurt you, break you, or make you do anything, they can be very convincing if you let them.

Our thoughts can even affect our body. 

Imagine dragging your fingernails across a chalkboard. 

Did you get the chills? 

You didn’t touch a chalkboard, yet your thoughts affected your body.  

In the same way, when you think “I need a cigarette right now” this can affect your body and make you physically experience the craving as more intense – even if it’s a mental craving. Learn the difference between mental and physical cravings here.

The solution is to replace the word “cigarette” with another word.

Replacing the word “cigarette” with another one will help you replace the thought of smoking with a new empowering thought.

You can’t have two thoughts at the same time. It can’t happen!

So you can always replace a thought you don’t like with a new thought. 

I call this “changing the channel in your mind” and it’s a very effective way to overcome cravings.

Replace the thought “I need a cigarette” with “I need air, freedom, power, health”.

The words we use to talk to ourselves give meaning to our experiences. By changing the words you feed your mind with, you can change your emotional state. Because our emotions are affected by the pictures we create in our minds.

You’re not going to picture, feel and do the same things if you think “I need a smoke” and “I need freedom.” So you will experience your craving in an entirely different way.

The Craving Technique “Replace”

When you have a craving, do the following steps. Read through them first so you’ll know what to do.

Step 1. Take a deep breath.

Step 2. Acknowledge that all your thoughts revolve around the word cigarette/vaping.

Step 3. Replace the word cigarette/puff/hit/pinch with another word.

Some examples are: “popcorn,” “air,” “power,” “freedom.”
Use any word or phrase that resonates with you. That’s how you will change the negative impact of your internal dialogue and, therefore, the way you experience your craving.

So next time you have a craving, keep saying: “I want air.”

Step 4. Start seeing images of yourself breathing deeply instead of picturing yourself smoking.

Step 5. Notice how you feel when you’re taking a deep breath.

Step 6. What do you hear?

Change your internal dialogue and whenever you want to say: “cigarette” or “smoking,” say the same thing but use your replacement word:

  • “Popcorn sounds good right now” “I want to
    eat popcorn now.”
  • “I want air now.” “All I want is a bit of air.“

Keep all your senses tuned into your replacement word. You can choose any word or phrase as long as it creates a vivid representation in your mind.

Step 7. The craving is over!
With practice, your replacement word will become automatic.

And you can use this exercise to overcome any kind of craving!

Did you like this craving technique from the CBQ Method?

The CBQ Method is a 4-stage method that’s specifically designed to help you overcome the mental addiction, change how you think about smoking, and break the habit. The mental addiction is the biggest part of the smoking addiction so overcoming it makes quitting easy.

To get started with the CBQ Method, click here to get the free Foundational Video of the CBQ.

And if you want help and support, join our CBQ method Facebook support group. We have thousands of members who are on the same journey as you. And we post tips every day to help you quit smoking and remain smoke-free.

Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cbqmethod/

Ask An Ex: Inspiring Veteran Mike Miller Shares How He Quit Smoking after 50+ Years with the CBQ Method + Helpful Tips You Can Use

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Welcome to episode #10 of Ask an Ex. 

In this interview, our inspiring and talented member Mike shares his story of how he quit smoking after 50+ years in January 2020. 

Mike, a husband, father, grandfather, veteran, social worker, and artist, to name a few things about him, had been smoking since 12 years old. 

And he shares how he quit smoking after 50+ years: his mindset along the way, the ups and downs of his journey, and tips every smoker can benefit from. 

As we discussed in the video, Mike started painting when he retired and ended up replacing smoking with painting. You can see more of his beautiful art here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001794672074

Tune in to watch: 

  • What motivated him to stop smoking 
  • What to do if your significant other or friends smoke
  • How he cut down to 3 cigarettes a day (from 20-30/day) and what made him take the leap and go down to 0. 
  • His advice to every smoker and ex-smoker who may be struggling. 

Thank you Mike!

About Ask An Ex

ASK AN EX is a new interview series. Each interview features an inspiring ex-smoker who succeeded with the CBQ Method™

And they tell you everything – how they did it, what helped them, what challenged them, their fears, motivations and aspirations. 

Because the best person to ask about quitting smoking, is an Ex who’s been exactly where you are right now. 

Every EX shares their unique perspective and wisdom on quitting smoking (because everyone has a unique mix of background, mindset, and experiences). 

And they do it for 1 reason: to help YOU become an EX too. 

Get the CBQ Method Foundational Video & Join our Newsletter here: 
http://bit.ly/startcbq
Join the CBQ Method Facebook Support Community:
http://bit.ly/cbqmethodcommunity
SUBSCRIBE to this channel to get more videos like this to help you quit smoking:
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