This is a short guide on how to stop smoking marijuana. I highly recommend you to stick to this step by step process for a minimum of 21 days, as studies have shown that you need to do something for at least that period of time for it to become a natural part of your lifestyle.

Step 1: Write down what you want to achieve.

You need to write down that you are determined to stop smoking marijuana and the reasons why you want to do so. The reason being that research has shown that those who write their goals are much more likely to achieve them than those who don’t write them down.

Be as specific as you can when writing down your goals. Reasons, dates, targets and rewards should all be clearly detailed. You can keep this information private, or you can share it with a close friend or two if you feel that you would prefer some support.

Step 2: Be clear on why exactly you want to stop smoking marijuana.

The most important step is to find out your own inner reason. You want to dig deep inside and find out the core reason you want to quit smoking pot. Once you figure out that deep inner reason, you will have a strong enough reason to achieve your goal of becoming sober.

Once you have clarity on why you want to quit, then you will have all the leverage and motivation you need to see you through the tough times. Without having clarity, you will almost certainly fail, as when you feel tempted to smoke, you will have no real reason not to.

Step 3: Tell others that you will quit.

There is power in telling others that you will stop smoking marijuana. The reason being that once you tell other people, there is that added pressure to really achieve your goal so you won't lose face. This is a simple little trick to help you get that extra motivation to do what you promised you would do.

Keep in mind that what you're doing is something to be proud of, not something to feel ashamed about. You are changing you life for the better and your friends and family will be pleased for you, and will be more than happy to help you in any way that they can.

Step 4: Find a replacement activity.

If you are a chronic pot smoker, then the chances are that you don’t spend a lot of time doing activities other things. That is why you want to discover those passions that you used to love prior to smoking before.

Take some time to reflect on your old passions, talents, and skills and make the new commitment to go back into them again. Whether it be education, sports or music, you need something else to focus your attention on.

Following the above steps will see you well on your way to achieving your goal of quitting your marijuana habit. After a short while, you will be living a happy, drug free, life.