As a hypnotherapist specializing in a proprietary Smoke Cessation program, I field a lot of questions regarding "How much do you cost?" and "Why are you so expensive?" It amazes me how focused smokers can be on the cost of quitting, without considering the cost of smoking. Yesterday I received a call from a frustrated smoker. From her tone of voice and attitude I assume that she has unsuccessfully attempted to quit smoking in the past. Her first question was a challenging "How much do you charge?" After a few unsuccessful conversational attempts to explore her situation I gave her my price (about the true price of 10 packs of cigarettes as determined in the following text). I was greeted by several seconds of silence. Her next words were "why are you so expensive?"
I spoke for a few more moments, and then she thanked me and hung up. I shook my head in disbelief. Typical of our cautionary times, she declined to give me any information about her life, or her smoking habit. I assume she didn't want to give me any ammunition to convince her to quit smoking. In case you are in the same situation, let me share a few details easily confirmed with a Google search of "cost of Smoking".
An article on MSN Money (The High Cost of Smoking by Hilary Smith) observes that a 40 year old 1 pack a day smoker who quits and banks the money in a 401K at 9% will net $250K by age 70. In an article in MIT Press (The Price of Smoking by Sloan, Osterman, Conover, Taylor, and Picone) puts the lifetime cost of smoking for a 24 year old man at $220K. This makes the average total cost per pack over $40 when amortized lifetime medical costs are included. Combine those two financial facts and you have over half a million dollars earned by not smoking if the 24 year old quits and saves the money that would have been spent on cigarettes. The national cost of smoking in the US is pegged at around $72.7 billion. At over $40 a pack, my fee is less than 1 carton of cigarettes. That is, in my opinion, a steal!
At over $4 a pack purchase price, smoking is an exorbitantly expensive habit. At a true cost of over $40 a pack smoking is, for most, unconscionable. Some put the national cost of each cigarette at over $7 each. To put it mildly "Yikes!" My program, unlike most, is guaranteed, so there is virtually no risk to the client. Even without a guarantee, however, any attempt to quit is likely to be a great investment. The single greatest deterrent to smoking is having a heart attack. I suggest you take action today to avoid that occurrence. By the way, hypnosis is the second most effective way to quit.
This is another helpful mind management tip from Richard Lefever and the brain weavers at Quit! Check us out at http://www.Quitsmokingoregon.com
Richard Lefever has a practice for Portland Hypnosis. For Oregon Hypnosis - give him a call today!
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- The True Cost Of Smoking, Literally.
- Smoking Addiction - What Keeps People Smoking
- Adult Smoking Cessation
- Health Costs and Other Costs of Smoking
- How to Quit Smoking - Useful Tips and Information
- Piggy Bank Stress Of Smoking
- Myths of Why You Should not Quit Smoking
- Quit Smoking Programs Can be a Great Low Cost Help!
5 Great Ways to Break a Bad Habit
By: Mark Foo | 12/11/2009Yes, everyone has bad habits. Whether it's smoking, biting nails, chewing on things, or even eating too much, it's possible to get rid of it easier than you think. With 3 key factors called willpower, determination, and perseverance, you can overcome the nasty habits you've developed for good!
Conquer the Fear of Change in 9 Different Ways
By: Mark Foo | 12/11/2009Change can be a scary thing. When you make a change in your life, you bring yourself into the unknown. You travel from a safe place to one where you don't know exactly what will happen. The truth is, there is nothing you can do to stop change. This world is always changing - sometimes for good and sometimes not. The best thing you can do for yourself is to learn the best ways to adapt to change. You'll soon learn that there's no reason to fear!
Creative Intelligence - Exploring Your Own Creative Genius
By: 24hoursupplements | 12/11/2009Believe it or not, there is creativity lurking within all of us. Creativity is not only the ability to draw a picture or write a poem - creativity is simply thinking in a unique way. When you approach a situation, as long as you keep thinking of new ways to solve problems, you're thinking creatively.
Is the dream job concept a myth?
By: RICKY BADBOY | 11/11/2009All of us think of dream jobs. But once we land there, the illusive search for another begins. Why is it so? If this is reality then why do we still crave for a dream job? Is the concept of a dream job vague and unreal? Is it essentially an illusion, a mirage or a myth? I posed this question to 22 working people, irrespective of their sex, and a whopping 19 said the entire concept is a myth. Why do we still believe in that concept then? Because some people reasoned out that we can make our job a
Simple Steps to a Positive Self Image
By: Sri Hari | 11/11/2009There is no quick pill to building Self Esteem. Its a gradual process that needs time and effort but you will see excellent results in the long run. Developing your self esteem is nothing more than reconditioning the existing picture you have of yourself and replace it with a brighter and...
Low Self Esteem and Relationship Break-up go Hand in Hand- By Ghyslain Lefebvre
By: Ghyslain Lefebvre | 10/11/2009In today’s relationships, self esteem can play a major role in the success of your relationship. If you or your partner suffers of low self esteem, many things can and will happen. You will have trouble opening up and sharing with your lover which in tern will make it very difficult for your partner to connect with you. If you are building an imaginary wall around you and keeping everyone at a safe distance, there is no chance that you will have a successful relationship.
How to Develop Your Emotional Strength
By: Leon Jay | 10/11/2009Are you emotionally strong or emotionally on the edge? You know if you have emotional strength if you mostly feel calm and capable and nothing much seems to faze you. If you are emotionally fragile you likely feel anything can set you off and trigger you going off your rocker.
Are You Claiming Responsibility or Blaming the World?
By: Paula Owen | 10/11/2009Unfortunately it is the rare person who accepts 100% responsibility for their own lives. Many of us simply blame our upbringing, our country and our own bad luck for everything that has turned up in our lives. We blame our teachers, our boss and our society.
Paddle Fabrication On The Brown And Stinky Creek!
By: Richard Lefever | 01/05/2007 | Self HelpWe've all been there. Nothing in our sights but nasty threats, impatiently waiting challenges, bad smelling dooms, and impossibly ugly situations. I am referring to the feeling of helplessly sailing into a paralyzing cacophony of menacing boogie-men and purple meanies just ready to pounce. There is a colloquial phrase for...
Piggy Bank Stress Of Smoking
By: Richard Lefever | 30/04/2007 | Self HelpAs a hypnotherapist specializing in a proprietary Smoke Cessation program, I field a lot of questions regarding "How much do you cost?" and "Why are you so expensive?" It amazes me how focused smokers can be on the cost of quitting, without considering the cost of smoking. Yesterday I received...
Will You Be A Kirk, Crunch, Or Kangaroo?
By: Richard Lefever | 28/04/2007 | Self HelpHave you ever noticed that life frequently serves, usually when we are least prepared, opportunities to make life-altering choices. Do I stay at this dead -end, but secure job, or take a chance with a new risky opportunity? Do I step out into a new relationship, or cling to the...
Cooling Off In The Shadow Of Doubt!
By: Richard Lefever | 25/04/2007 | Self HelpCooling off in the shadow of doubt! Can I? Will I be able too? What if I fail? You have the training, skills, and knowledge necessary to accomplish a task or conquer a challenge, but a doubt or a fear of failure keeps you from moving toward...
Making Yourself, And Others, Feel Good With Your Tongue!
By: Richard Lefever | 22/04/2007 | Self HelpHow to Make Yourself, and Others, Feel Good With your Tongue! We are blessed with a marvelous and mighty device that can, in moments, stir the best feelings, or the worst, in ourselves and in those around us. That device is, of course, our tongue. I am referring specifically to our...
Drop The Mirror, And Grab The Steering Wheel!
By: Richard Lefever | 22/04/2007 | Self HelpImagine your life is like a road trip. You've packed, you have your bottled water and snacks handy, you've consulted the map and, after much deliberation, you've picked your desired destination. You turn up the radio, and off you go. Minute, hours, days, and years go by. Soon,...
Learn To Fail To "fail"!
By: Richard Lefever | 21/04/2007 | Self HelpWe are all very good at making ourselves feel bad. We come by the habit honestly. Think back to learning to spell in grammar school. Our tests come back from the teacher with the errors marked with red checks. A quick review of our formative years probably shows much more...