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There are lots of other FREE smoking cessation programmes. What makes this one different?
There are many excellent free programmes, largely government sponsored and we all have the same goal in mind – to help people do the single biggest thing that will improve their health. The Set Free from Smoking programme has been developed by me (Margaret Brown) and as an ex-heavy smoker I completely understand your fears and worries. I also have over 20 years’ experience in helping people achieve their potential and build confidence in other areas of their lives having worked extensively in the international corporate sector on leadership programmes that improve staff morale and motivation with measurable improvements in personal and organisational performance. I bring this passion, experience and proven ability to truly inspire you so that you too can achieve your goal of becoming a non-smoker (see testimonials)
Your free E-Book covers everything I need to know, so why should I buy the intensive ‘You Can Do It’ Package?
The free E-Book may indeed be all you need, and if that is the case, I will personally be delighted! [Margaret Brown] We are all different and some people make the break more easily than others. Regardless of how addicted a smoker is, it is still your mind-set that plays the largest part in your success. The E-Book will change that mind-set if you are truly determined to quit, but it can still be more daunting for some people than others to imagine life without smoking. The film in the ‘You Can Do It’ pack is a very powerful tool in helping you to decide that you don’t WANT to smoke any more, making it easier to commit to a date, whist the audio track will get you into (and keep you in) a very positive frame of mind. The real bonus of having these products is that you can use them every day until you your “I don’t smoke” date and also during the days and weeks afterwards as you adjust to your better, healthier life.
I actually enjoy smoking but I know I should give up. How will you convince me?
Most ex-smokers also enjoyed some of the cigarettes we smoked – after dinner, relaxing on holiday, but most of the habitual ones we smoked were because we were very addicted to poisonous nicotine. (How many people really enjoy standing outside on a cold rainy night smoking a cigarette while their friends are sitting inside?!) You enjoyed meals and holidays before you started smoking and the Set Free from Smoking approach will convince you that you will feel like that again. You may believe at the moment that you enjoy smoking but this is really because you probably think that being deprived of that habitual cigarette will make you feel edgy and miserable which is not enjoyable at all! Non-smokers don’t feel they are being deprived of anything and they can enjoy all these life experiences without doing something that is continually diminishing their quality of life. You too can be like that! If you need any more convincing, the ‘You Can Do It’ package could be just what you need! The film in particular has been a turning point for many Set Free from Smoking customers who were struggling to imagine their lives without that little ‘friend’ or little ‘crutch’ to lean on!
How do I know this will work?
The Set Free from Smoking programme has (to date) had a higher statistical success rate than most other methods. Since 2009, over 75% who have used this approach have quit on their stop dates and over 60% have remained stopped 6 months later. I continually ask for feedback from our workshop attendees, smokers that have evaluated the E-Book (and/or the intensive “You Can Do It” package), ex-smokers and health professionals. The products on this site have been substantially updated and improved based on all that feedback to give you an even higher chance of becoming smoke-free. I am personally committed to making this product as good as possible as I want to help many more people improve their health, wealth and happiness. Most people will try several times to quit before they do it for the final time. If you truly want to be a non-smoker and you follow this approach exactly as it is described, and with determination and commitment, you will almost certainly be able to stub out your last cigarette ever – with confidence and optimism in the near future!
I have tried to stop many times and tried several different methods. Will this work for me?
Different things work for different people and of course, I cannot guarantee your success. However, statistically you have a higher chance of quitting using the Set Free from Smoking programme. In addition to the products and tips on the site, if you provide your email details, you will receive regular motivating tips to help keep you in the right frame of mind until that moment when it ‘clicks’ – and beyond! As an ex-smoker myself, I am completely passionate about helping people to get excited about a life without cigarettes and will do everything I can to help you be free. I always feel very excited when another (ex!) smoker tells me that the Set Free from Smoking approach is ‘the one’ that did it for them. I truly hope that it turns out to be the same for you, as it was for them and for me.
Do you recommend Nicotine Replacement Therapy? (NRT)
No, I don’t recommend it – but nor do I forbid it! Nicotine leaves your body within a few days and you should ideally want to be free of this highly addictive substance as quickly as possible. NRT prolongs this process and continually reminds you that you ‘need’ nicotine. However, I would still prefer that you used patches or gum for the first few weeks to help you cope, rather than turning to cigarettes again! I do feel very strongly about not using nicotine inhalators though as they mimic the action of smoking - so you are not only prolonging the nicotine addiction but the active smoking habit too! You will receive ideas to help you through these first short days as well as lots of upbeat and motivating tips on how to be rid of the repetitive habit of lighting up your ‘favourite’ cigarettes! (e.g. after a meal or with a drink). You will find that you have a very different mind-set towards smoking after you have carefully read your free E-Book and won’t find giving up nearly as scary as you may have thought it would be. It’s actually possible to go ‘cold turkey’ AND not feel terrible!
Are corporate workshops as effective as the on-line products?
Yes. Group support among colleagues is very motivating, and the workshops are very inspiring and practical. I’m privileged to have had a great deal of experience in running corporate programmes all over the world (www.mbconsultingltd.com) and will be able to link the Set Free from Smoking programme to any of your existing corporate well-being initiatives and any other relevant policies and objectives. An initial meeting with the corporate sponsor would be essential so that we can discuss your culture, your objectives and anything else that would help to ensure that the programme is seen as relevant and current by all your attendees. Attendees can also use the products from the site if they wish in order to maintain their enthusiasm.
I’d like to attend a workshop but I don’t work for a company. Do you run open workshops?
Currently we run workshops in North East Scotland by request. If you would like to attend a workshop in another location and can arrange for a group of at least eight people to attend, please contact us and we will discuss how this could be arranged.
Will I have to stand up and speak if I attend a workshop?
No! I understand from our experience of working in corporate training and development that many people are very nervous about talking in a group. I want you to be as relaxed and comfortable as possible, so whilst I will encourage discussion within the workshops, you will never be forced to speak. You can talk with me one-to-one during the breaks or by telephone or email afterwards – whatever works best for you.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee for your products?
Yes! If you are not completely satisfied with the quality of these products, you can request a full refund. The products have been evaluated by many people and the overwhelming feedback has been that, if correctly used, this is a superb smoking cessation programme. I hope you will try it out over an extended period of time before making up your mind. Of course, if you are not happy with the product, it’s essential that we know why so that we can make improvements.