Quitting smoking is one of the best ways to improve your health. Aside from that, there are many other reasons you may want to give up cigarettes. And luckily, alternative treatments, such as hypnosis or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), may help you get there. Need motivation? Here are three important reasons to stop smoking this holiday season.

Escape Nicotine’s Hold

How many times have you had to go outside during a family dinner or holiday gathering so that you could smoke? If you do this frequently, you may be missing out on important family announcements or fun activities.

According to the FDA, the nicotine in cigarettes can change the way the brain works, causing cravings for more of it. This is what makes cigarettes so hard to quit. With hypnosis, your mind will be more open to suggestions, and a hypnotherapist can reframe your thoughts about smoking to make it more unappealing.

Save Money

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the average cost of a pack of cigarettes is $4.62 to $10.67 per pack. Depending on how often you smoke, you could be spending thousands of dollars a year on cigarettes.

While saving money may not be the main reason you quit, it still provides motivation. Quitting can be especially helpful during the holiday season when expenses can quickly add up. You can use your savings to buy gifts for family and friends, or donate it to a favorite charity.

Have a Resolution for Next Year

Quitting smoking is a common New Year’s resolution, but you don’t have to start at the beginning of the year. If you’re serious about your resolution, make a plan to quit smoking now. If you’ve tried and failed before, consider testing out new techniques, such as hypnosis and EFT. By successfully quitting now, you can start the New Year off by already accomplishing a huge goal.