The Best Way to Stop Smoking

By Ettiene van der Merwe

The Stop Smoking Book to help coach you to a life of not smoking. An easy to follow, coaching manual, to enable you to stop smoking painlessly, effortlessly and permanently.

Stopping smoking, with the help of the right information, can be a lot easier than ever thought possible.

This book is based on the extremely successful The Best Way to Stop Smoking Clinic which was started in 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa by the author Ettiene van der Merwe.

The Best Way to Stop Smoking book coaches you back to being normal. There is no need for patches, drugs, acupuncture, herbal remedies or hypnosis to stop smoking. What you need to stop smoking is information, the right information at the right time.

"It was a revelation how easy it is to become a non-smoker. I am delighted to be a non-smoker; it is a wonderful feeling to be normal again. I love being able to smell, to taste properly, not to have that irritating little morning cough, my clothes not smelling anymore, no smell of cigarettes on my fingers and on my breath, having loads of energy, feeling full of the joys of life, and finding the "magic" you talked about! So much benefit and I haven't lost anything at all. Everyone else in my life is also benefiting - my kids, hubby, friends, etc. I also have more quality time to spend with these people."

"It's only when you stop smoking that you realize what a "hold" it has on smokers worldwide. I didn't have to change anything in my lifestyle to become a non-smoker - I have continued with my normal routine, except that I am now a less stressed, more rational, happier person with more time to spare. "
"I was also surprised to learn that I have in fact lost weight after stopping smoking. Everyone wants to know how I did it - when I tell them I stopped smoking there is always an audible gasp!"

"I extend my sincere thanks to you for enlightening me and giving me the tools to become the non-smoker that I am and will be till I die! I am free at last!"

-Fiona Weir, a mom, wife and business woman who stopped smoking using The Best Way.

About the Author Ettiene van der Merwe.

I was born in Pretoria, South Africa in June 1968 to Errol and Fienie van der Merwe. A product of Irene Primary School and then later Blairgowrie High in Johannesburg. I am married to my gorgeous wife Beverley and we have two beautiful daughters Jesse and Samantha. I now live and run my clinic in Randburg, Johannesburg.
I founded The Best Way Clinic after my own success at stopping smoking and on realising that I could help others escape, too. I am an avid sports fan and fisherman (catch and release only). Some of my other interests are dog training, with my eldest daughter Jesse, and model aircraft building and flying.
We can all help improve other people's lives every day, in some small way or another and it is a very rewarding thing to do.
Thank you for reading my book. If this book has done what it set out to do and you feel like improving someone else's life, please pass it on to them or buy them a copy - without explanation or motivation.
It may very well save their life.
All the very best.
Ettiene van der Merwe

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ettiene van der Merwe
• Release date: Oct 23, 2012
• ISBN: 9780981435916

Ettiene van der Merwe

I was born in Pretoria, South Africa in June 1968 to Errol and Fienie van der Merwe. A product of Irene Primary School and then later Blairgowrie High in Johannesburg. I am married to my gorgeous wife Beverley and we have two beautiful daughters Jesse and Samantha. I now live and run my clinic in Randburg, Johannesburg. I founded The Best Way Clinic after my own success at stopping smoking and on realising that I could help others escape, too. I am an avid sports fan and fisherman (catch and release only). Some of my other interests are dog training, with my eldest daughter Jesse, and model aircraft building and flying. All the very best. Ettiene van der Merwe

Book preview

The Best Way to Stop Smoking

by

Ettiene van der Merwe

Published by SARC Distribution CC

PO Box 3892

Cresta, Johannesburg

2118

South Africa

Telephone: [phone]

Edited by R Hoosen

Cover design by Geko

www.geko-online.co.za

The Best Way to Stop Smoking

www.thebestway.co.za

Copyright 2012 by Ettiene van der Merwe

ISBN: 978-0-9814359-1-6

Smashwords Edition

****

Foreword:

Coaching you to a normal life.

I always believed that stopping smoking was going to be very painful and as a matter of fact it was all the times I unsuccessfully tried.

I really battled with trying to stop smoking and hated myself for even attempting to quit.

The fear of attempting to stop again, after so many failed attempts, used to leave me in a cold sweat. I always knew the damage I was doing to myself and I understood all the medical risks associated with smoking but somehow I always had valid reasons to ignore these facts.

I tried everything available to me, hypnosis, drugs, drips, drops, patches, diets, earrings, chewing gums, you name it and I had tried it.

When I finally did stop it was painless, easy and actually a lot of fun.

When I stopped nobody believed me and the more I smiled and laughed the more everyone couldn’t believe me.

I had found the right information at the right time.

When some of my smoking friends stopped just because of me telling them how I had stopped I realised that I was onto something.

I started The Best Way to Stop Smoking Clinic in 2002 and have since helped countless people to successfully stop smoking.

I have been their coach and helped them to achieve their goal of stopping smoking.

So many people have asked me to put my clinic into book format so that they can send it to people who cannot attend the clinic and get a piece of ‘The Magic’.

So this book is a natural progression from a very successful clinic that seems to be getting better and better everyday at helping people to stop smoking happily and permanently.

Please keep an open mind while reading this book and enjoy it as much as you can, it may just be the start of something really fantastic.

I have to apologise for my lack of literary ability but maybe had I not smoked so much at school I might have done a better job of writing this book. Please do not let that put you off though its message is still valid.

Initially in the first few chapters it does go a bit slow but if you can stick that out and follow my instructions then you will succeed in stopping forever.

All the very best.

Ettiene van der Merwe

The Best Way Clinic

****

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my wife Beverley for having put up with all my lies and creative excuses for smoking and everything that went with it.

Your love and support has meant the world to me and I love you now even more than ever before.

Thank you.

****

DISCLAIMER

This publication is designed to provide general information regarding the subject matter covered.

Neither the author nor the publisher assume any responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor do they represent or warrant that the information, ideas, plans, actions, suggestions, and methods of operation contained herein is in all cases true, accurate, appropriate, or legal. It is the reader’s responsibility to consult with his or her own advisor or doctor before putting any of the enclosed information, ideas, or practices into play. The author and the publisher specifically disclaim any liability resulting from the use or application of the information contained in this book, and the information is not intended to serve as medical advice related to individual situations.

This book is a work of the author’s experience and opinion and has done his best to check facts and give credit where it is due. Should this be incorrect please contact him to correct this.

This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with.

Copyright © 2012 EW van der Merwe. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or portions thereof, in any form. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical without the express written permission of the author. The scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book via the Internet or via any other means without the permission of the publisher is illegal and punishable by law. Please purchase only authorized electronic editions, and do not participate in or encourage electronic piracy of copyrighted materials.

****

Chapter 1: Why do we love smoking?

"I hate smoking and would love to stop! The only problem is I love it and would hate to stop."

-Ettiene van der Merwe

I, unashamedly, admit to having loved smoking and having had hundreds of reasons to keep smoking.

Most smokers seem to love smoking for some inexcusable reason and have endless reasons for not wanting to stop.

We often hear many statements about smoking; some of the following might apply to you while some will not, but you have probably heard most of them more than once.

Common statements heard about smoking.

It is hard to stop smoking - Everybody seems to know how hard it is, even non-smokers. I have tried everything and it just gets harder, people say.

People enjoy smoking – Absolutely love it and would hate to stop.

Smoking is social – What would a night out be, without having a smoke. A Braai (barbeque), a few drinks and a couple of smokes, come on, it does not get any better than that!

Makes me happy – It is my crutch, it keeps me happy. I just seem to be able to switch off when I smoke. I don’t know why but I am happier when I am smoking. One thing is for sure when I try to stop I am far from happy.

I love the ritual of smoking – Flicking open my Zippo lighter and lighting a cigarette after a meal or a smoke with a coffee or a Coke, absolute bliss. Get into the car and punch that cigarette lighter. I always flip the first cigarette around in the pack. I get home and the first thing I do is get a glass of wine and a cigarette and all the cares of the world are gone. I love the rituals around smoking.

Smoking relieves my boredom – What would I do with my time and my hands if I stopped? When I am delayed for ten minutes what better way to kill the time than to light up a smoke? Nothing to do, then let's smoke.

Smoking helps with stress – It is my stress buster, I could not face the world without cigarettes. Every time I try to stop smoking, I am so stressed, I could kill someone. The only way I deal with stress is with a cigarette. Smoking helps me with my stress big time!

Helps me relax – Nothing relaxes me more than having a smoke. I work hard and after a crazy week I just want to switch off and relax. Please do not take that away from me. I need the ability to relax.

It’s my only vice – I don’t do other bad things, it could be so much worse, it’s only smoking.

All our friends do it – If I were to stop; I would lose all my smoking friends. Everybody at the club smokes. I do not want to change my social group.

Helps my concentration - I cannot seem to concentrate whenever I try to stop or cut down. When I really need to concentrate I smoke like a chimney.

Smokers choose to smoke – Love me or leave me, I choose to smoke, accept me as I am.

Smokers are weak willed – I just do not seem to have the willpower to be able to stop.

Life’s too short to care – A bus could hit me tomorrow and I would be dead, why go through the trauma of stopping? I could be diagnosed with an incurable disease tomorrow, why bother.

Casual smoker – I only smoke at special occasions or on weekends.

Smoking is fashionable – All the beautiful people smoke.

Tastes good – I love the taste, especially after a nice meal and maybe a few drinks.

It is not a good time to quit right now – I am having a party next week or I am going on holiday soon. It’s my birthday next month or there’s that big bash coming up.

Some people have addictive personalities – It is not such a bad addiction and it is my only one. At least I am not gambling or snorting the rent money. It could be so much worse.

Smoking is a habit – It’s hard to break habits especially tough ones like smoking. The world’s greatest habit, how can I break it that easily?

You have to have withdrawal symptoms when you quit – Cold Turkey is hell, it is like having the bends! I do not want to go through the chaos and trauma of withdrawal again.

It is an acquired taste – Like a good whiskey or cigar you have to get used to it.

Nicotine gums, Sprays, Drugs, Patches etc. work – I will need some external help when I try to stop. I heard that they take away all the cravings.

Smoking can be controlled – I’m cutting down to only a few per day or maybe I’ll only smoke at night. Maybe even just smoke the lightest cigarettes available.

Smoking helps reduce weight or if

Reviews for The Best Way to Stop Smoking

[Walter Madej · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great Book about the Nature of Smoking. I quit in part thanks to this book. Love the simplicity and the Humour. Love it.

[katsmiao · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

this book is nothing short of a miracle.

This book helped me to quit smoking and has made me into a normal non-smoker.
the book makes so much sense, that after reading it, I could not think of any more reasons to continue smoking. I am filled with energy and happy that I took the step to become a normal person.