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50 Things To Do Instead Of Smoking

1. Take a walk.

2. Read a good book.

3. Watch a good movie.

4. Talk with a family member, friend or neighbor.

5. Clean the house or garage.

6. Take a scenic drive.

7. Chew some flavorful gum or suck on hard candy.

8. Cook or bake something delicious.

9. Play with a child.

10. Write your thoughts and feelings in a journal.

11. Organize the cupboards.

12. Go shopping.

13. Read or watch something funny and have a good hearty laugh.

14. Write a letter to a friend.

15. Walk the dog.

16. Swing in the park.

17. Sing a favorite song.

18. Visit the local museum.

19. Listen to favorite music.

20. Take a warm bath or shower.

21. Take your curtains to the cleaners.

22. Wash the windows.

23. Workout at the gym or at home.

24. Play with playdough or silly putty.

25. Put together a puzzle.

26. Brush the dog.

27. Wash the car.

28. Do your nails.

29. Work a crossword puzzle.

30. Balance your checkbook.

31. Memorize a poem or write your own.

32. Call your Grandma.

33. Put your vacation pictures in an album.

34. Plan an herb garden.

35. Write out your Christmas wish list.

36. Learn a new language.

37. Go to the zoo.

38. Paint a room in your house.

39. Go garage-saling.

40. Sort out your clothes closet.

41. Take a catnap.

42. Learn to play the guitar.   

43. Play a game of solitaire.

44. Mow the lawn (or shovel the snow).

45. Watch a little league game (refer to #13).

46. Take dance lessons (again, refer to #13).

47. Visit a coffee shop.

48. Plan a dream vacation.

49. Volunteer at the Humane Society.

50. Take up photography.




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