Did you know that by simply writing a goal down on paper you increase your odds of achieving that goal between 20-40%? Don’t over think this step -- just do it. Write down WHY your quitting...
We reached out to a long-time Grinds user, Leif, to give you insight on what it’s like to quit and how Grinds has helped him overcome his life-long addiction!
How hard is it to quit nicotine? The truth is that you can’t quit anything overnight and quitting nicotine is mentally and physically hard. But, the first step -- the one that leads to quitting nicotine...
We have previously discussed how improving your skills and/or getting the right tools can make a new habit (such as keeping a nicotine alternative product on you at all times) easier & more consistent. But when neither of...
Motivation is complex, because it can move you toward a desired behavior, or away from it. This can lead to a psychological tug-of-war.
The goal of this article is to help you understand what will happen when you quit so you can be aware of the common experiences, mentally and physically, and ultimately overcome them and reach your goal: a tobacco-free,...
When deciding which type of caffeinated beverage is best, we think it’s best to consider a couple of different factors. In this article, we’ll look at caffeine levels and the ability to regulate caffeine with these different...
We’ve already discussed how nicotine is more addictive than caffeine, but are there any downsides to regular caffeine use? The answer to that question can be complicated, but we’ll do our best to simplify it for you,...
Contrary to popular belief, motivation is NOT the key to long term behavior change. It plays an important role, but it’s not the star of the show because it can’t be counted on. You want someone...
As you start creating healthy habits in your new nicotine-free lifestyle, you might find yourself struggling to do the behaviors with consistency. DO NOT interpret this as failure! It’s part of the process of change, which might take...
Tobacco and nicotine users have always been treated differently from those who don’t share their habit. If you’ve ever had to explain the bulge in your lip to a stranger or defend the use of your...
The Law of Ability: Make It Easy & It Will Come If you subscribe to the “Go Big or Go Home” mantra, we’re going to have to ask you to leave that one on the court...