LEWINS EQUATION TO MAKE YOU A
TOBACCO WINNER!
Kurt Lewin in 1936 gave a very
simple formula an equation which said behaviour is a function of the person in
the environment. What it means is – the habit or behaviour of a person is just
not dependent on a person’s character but it also depends on the environment
one is exposed to.
This is very much true with
tobacco also whether it is smoking or chewing.
Both your personality and
environment determines the good habits you would build, bad habits you would
break and the way you would progress in life.
A person who is into the action phase of quit cycle,
relapses not just because he is born with low will power but mostly because of
the environment.
Tobacco addiction has three
important components – PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL.
Determining the level of Physical addiction and controlling it with medication when necessary is the first step. But a major component is also the Psychological and Social environment. Psychological or mental strength is a must but at the same time you need to be surrounded with a healthy environment and motivational materials to keep you strong and constantly remind you and strengthen your will power.
Your social environment is one major determinant of your long journey of tobacco cessation – your friend circle, the party time, office colleagues, the pan shop etc. may trigger you to try once again. One slip will take you back to the bottom of the stairs you have climbed so far in your quit cycle. Keep track of your triggers, it is important. I will talk about triggers in subsequent blogs.
Anyone who is into a wrong habit we should help before the early signs of tobacco harm sets in. The advance harms are really dangerous.
The book WIN OVER TOBACCO MADE EASY would be of help.
A word of caution – the teachers,
school counsellors, parents should be aware how to deal with such situation. I
will talk about it in my subsequent blogs.
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Dr. Pawan Gupta is a trusted Senior Surgical Oncologist, social activist, and author, engaged in creating awareness and changing the way cancer is perceived in society. He is a renowned transformational speaker on cancer chronic diseases and lifestyle specifically tobacco. Thousands have benefitted from his workshops, seminars, camps, and training programs. He has been featured in Buzz Creator and on many channels on TV.
He is the Founder of ICanCaRe, an Innovative enterprise for Cancer Care and Rehabilitation. Working extensively in Tobacco Cessation data-driven protocol-based intervention through a network of Specialists and experts on ICanCaRe APP, Virtual Clinics, and ICanCaRe National Quitline. National Convenor for Tobacco Cessation courses for the first time in India introduced under Gujarat University
His populist campaigns “WIN OVER CANCER”, “SAVE the Youth – Win over tobacco”, “Chota Daana”, “Catch them Early”, and “My Hygiene My Responsibility” has gained him wide accolades.
In his mission to win over cancer, he has a unique methodological approach to quitting tobacco. The book WIN OVER TOBACCO – MADE EASY is a step-by-step guide for tobacco addicts to overcome their cravings. The Book had more than 10000 Downloads within 30 Days of being made available.
He received the prestigious ICD International Award in 2007, Vivekananda Sister Margarette Award 2017 and Delhi NGO leadership Award 2017, AIECS award 2018, Asia Africa Leadership in Social Innovation 2019, MICC Innovation Award 2019, Rashtriya Prabasi Odia Paribar Award 2019.
Professionally he has conducted more than 11000 cancer surgeries and was a pioneer in establishing and modernizing surgical oncology in some of the major hospitals in Delhi NCR.
He did his graduation and post-graduation from SCB Medical College, Cuttack. He enhanced his surgical skills M.Ch and Fellowship in Surgical Oncology from Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad.
He has held several positions during his career in various hospitals. Dr. Pawan has published 30 papers in National and International journals and is actively involved in several research projects. He is an active member of the Telemedicine Society of India, India Association of Surgical Oncology, Association of Surgeons of India, and Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology. He is seen as a mentor of strayed souls, and a soothing balm to those tormented by cancer.
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Very motivational. We all must motivate about quitting Tobacco personally with patience
Thank you sir. Indeed, patience is the key success factor
Very informative sir, if doctor like you teach the common people about tobacco consumption and it’s harmful effect, then definitely it’s gonna be useful for society. Great work. Keep educating..
Thank you for your feedback sir. Let us know if there are other articles that we can write to share with the people to educate and aware them.
Very informative article for tobacco cessation for common man to understand it.as it is written in very simple & easy to understand language.