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Needless to say, there are many good reasons to give up the evil habit, but smokers know (even if they don't admit it) that it is an addiction and that they will use every excuse in the book not to give up. If you are one of them, you are probably ignoring right now all the harmful effects and social exclusion factors that come with lighting up a cigarette:

• Smoking is bad for your health - it contributes to lung cancer, emphysema, heart disease and will probably shorten your life span.



• Passive smoking is harmful to others - children, friends, family, colleagues and even strangers may suffer illnesses caused by breathing in your smoke.



• Smoking during pregnancy is bad for your baby - it also increases the risk of miscarriage.



• Your clothes smell of smoke - even the most smartly dressed person will still give a bad impression if their clothes smell of stale smoke.



• There is always a haze of smoke in your home - opening windows and doors will not prevent smoky residue clinging to your walls and furniture.



• Smoking stains your teeth - your breath will stink of smoke no matter how many mints you suck.

These are just a few of the reasons we ignore. We exclude them from our minds, or make up counter-arguments to justify our continuing obsession. You might have noticed though, that there is another very good reason missing from the list ...

Even if you can ignore the rest of the proof, you certainly can't say that smoking is not an expensive habit. So if you're in denial about all the other disadvantages, quitting smoking for financial reasons could be your biggest motivation. To give you an idea of how much this could change your life, here are ten inspiring incentives (based on an average of 20 cigarettes a day at $5 per pack):

1. After just one week you will have saved $35. You could eat out in a restaurant, or take your friend or partner out for pizza.
2. Within 30 days your money pile will be up to $150. Perhaps you could do with a new cell phone, or some video games to keep you entertained.
3. Six months and you'll find over $900 in your savings account. This would buy you a brand new 32" flat panel HD-ready TV.
4. One year on, your total has grown to $1825. Take your family on a 7 day vacation at Disney World.
5. $18,000 in ten years! Wow, take your pick of things you could do with this amount of hard cash. How about a new car, or a once in a lifetime trip around Europe?

It doesn't matter what you plan to do with your savings, just consider the possibilities. By leading a smoke-free life, you are not only escaping from the clutches of a bad habit, you're turning it into something worthwhile. Quit now, and start reaping the benefits!