You can learn how to cope with your feelings without leaning on cigarettes. Try these ways to deal with emotional triggers: • Talk about your emotions. Telling a friend or family member how you feel can help. • Take some slow, deep breaths. Deep breathing will slow down your body, quiet your mind, and reduce cravings. This is also a great way to manage stress and anxiety. • Exercise. Physical activity is a great way to handle emotions. When you exercise, your brain releases endorphins. Endorphins are chemicals in the brain that make you feel good. • Listen to calming music. Music can relax you by slowing your heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing stress hormones.

Set goals and prepare for change Once you've made the decision to change, the next step is establishing clear drinking goals. The more specific, realistic, and clear your goals, the better. Example #1: My drinking goal • I will stop drinking alcohol. • My quit date is __________. Example #2: My drinking goal • I will stop drinking on weekdays, starting as of __________. • I will limit my Saturday and Sunday drinking to no more than three drinks per day or five drinks per weekend. • After three months, I will cut back my weekend drinking even more to a maximum of two drinks per day and three drinks per weekend. Get more guide to join SOBER SAVINGS.