Introduction
Sources have revealed tobacco smoking as harmful to an individual’s life due to its life-threatening implications. Sources further have classified it as the main cause of both lungs, as well as the colon cancers. Tobacco smoking is addictive and is common in scores of people around the globe. Researchers have identified some factors contributing to cigarette smoking (Faulkner & Taylor, 2005, p. 148). They identify peer pressure, stress, and idleness as among the many factors resulting in tobacco smoking. This document thus examines a lifestyle management plan for stopping tobacco smoking.
What I have learned from the plan
As from the lifestyle management plan, it is eminent to put some factors into consideration for the achievement of the anticipated goals. For instance, it is necessary to make realistic goals, which are easily achievable. I have learned that the realistic goal setting is a necessary ingredient for successful planning. This is attained through conducting broad research on the area of interest prior to the planning process. I have noted that the goals in my plan are realistic and, therefore, easy to work towards achieving them (Wheeler & king 2006, p. 58).
In addition, to set objective goals, I have learned that undertaking my plan with reference to the modifying behaviour is essential for the achievement of the intended goals. For instance, the main aim of the plan was to provide advice on the most appropriate ways of quitting smoking. In such a case, spending a lot of time with nonsmokers is an example of modifying behaviour. As a result, the smoking addict becomes involved in activities, which do not facilitate such behaviours. It has come to my attention that identification of barriers and enablers while devising a plan is vital for successful compliance. Scholars define a barrier as anything that acts as an obstacle. In my plan to quit smoking, associating with individuals who are smokers will make the attainment of the goals impossible.
Evidence for modification of the risk factor
The next part of the question demands that I indicate the evidence gathered to show whether I have modified my risk factor or lifestyle behaviour. As indicated in the lifestyle management plan, the risk factor is tobacco smoking. The main intention of the plan is to facilitate the process of quitting cigarette smoking. Therefore, it has befallen necessary to avoid some of my closest friends, who played a significant part in my smoking behaviour.
Because of the above decision, I have been able to reduce how I frequently used to smoke. Subsequently, it has come to my notice that I have started to experience some withdrawal symptoms. Some of those symptoms are anger, depression, sleeping difficulties, as well as anger (McEwen, et al. 2006, p. 38). After seeking for information research articles, I have noted the significance of devising for ways of coping with the symptoms.
Comparison of my withdrawal experiences
McEwen et al. (2006), identify withdrawal symptoms as among the experiences an individual is likely to encounter in the event of altering the risk factors. After exhaustive research that used numerous data collection techniques such as observation and questionnaires, it was evident that some of my experiences are similar to those reported by others. For instance, I have been experiencing a lot of anger and depression depicted by other individuals who are attempting to alter their lifestyle behaviours (McEwen et al. 2006, p. 39).
Literatures have explained the reason behind the withdrawal symptoms. It is notable that human bodies become used to the nicotine present in the tobacco. Therefore, a few days after quitting smoking, the body starts undergoing a readjustment—the sustained withdrawal from smoking results to a successful recovery.
The necessary things to alter
My plan has a number of flaws, which demands some alterations. For instance, the plan concentrates on the effects of a continued smoking, but fails to provide different options for modifying the risk factor. It only provided numerous ways of altering the risk factor. I have noted that the issue explaining the behavior depicted by smokers be altered as it fails to provide the significance of quitting smoking. In addition, it is necessary to incorporate an intensive section that would explain the significance of identifying both enablers, as well as barriers.
Conclusion
It is clear that smoking has detrimental effects to an individual’s life. Therefore, in the process of designing and implementing a plan for helping quit smoking, it is necessary to consider issues such as the reality of the goals set, an aspect of behavior that demands alteration, as well as the plan compliance level. It is also clear that altering the risk factor results to body reactions, which include depression, anxiety, as well as anger.
References
Faulkner, G & Taylor, A 2005, Exercise, health, and mental health: emerging relationship, Taylor & Francis, New York.
McEwen, A et al 2006, Manual of smoking cessation: a guide for counselors and practitioners, Wiley-Blackwell, Malden.
Wheeler, M & king, T 2006, Medical management of vulnerable & underserved patients: principles, practice, population, McGraw-Hill Prof Med/Tech, New York.