Smoking a cigarette

While smoking has it's obvious health risks, smoking a cigarette is often a common tactic people use to relax. Smoking however does have some positive effects if you can look past the risk of lung cancer, yellow teeth, and gum disease. Those who do smoke say that it is a "social event" where a group of friends will meet up in their usual spot, and approximately have 7 minutes to catch up and talk about their day. 

Smoking can also act as a reward for the occasional smoker. The first cigarette in the morning and the last cigarette before going to bed are especially the most rewarding. In the morning, a person can enjoy a cigarette after they have gotten up, and prepared for their daily routine, deserving of a reward. The last cigarette at night is a reward for all of the tasks and things they have accomplished throughout the day. I myself am the occasional smoker and I like to think of it as after a long dayas my reward for accomplishing all the tasks I needed to for that day (i.e. going to all my classes, studying for an exam, patiently dealing with a situation in my sorority), I take a puff of my cigarette and as I blow out the smoke, I think of it as blowing out the stress of the day.

The act of smoking also helps with relaxation. A few minutes to linger after dinner, a relaxing walk around campus, or sitting down with friends outside of a building the act allows a few minutes to just stretch out your legs and relax.