Stop Using Only 5% of Your Mind To Stop Smoking
- Ann-Marie Johansen
- Aug 27
- 2 min read
If you’ve ever tried to quit smoking using only willpower, you already know how hard it feels. You say to yourself, “That’s it, I’m done.” But then the cravings kick in, the stress rises, and before you know it, you’re lighting up again.

That’s because willpower lives in the conscious mind—and the conscious mind is only about 5–10% of your mental capacity. The other 90–95% is your subconscious mind, and that’s where your habits and automatic behaviours are stored.
Why Willpower Isn’t Enough
Your conscious mind says, “I don’t want to smoke anymore.”But your subconscious is still running the old program that links cigarettes to stress relief, relaxation, reward or routine. It’s like trying to swim against the current—you might stay afloat for a while, but eventually, you get dragged back in.
How Hypnotherapy Works
Hypnotherapy bypasses the struggle by working directly with the subconscious mind, where those smoking patterns live. Instead of fighting cravings, we reset the associations so your subconscious supports your decision to stop.
That’s why at The Brisbane Stop Smoking Clinic , I use a one 2hr-session approach that has helped thousands of people since 2010 walk away from cigarettes and vaping with ease. No endless battles with willpower. No feeling like you’re missing out. Just freedom.
Imagine This
Waking up in the morning and not even thinking about a cigarette.
Enjoying your coffee or driving your car without feeling like you “need” to light up.
Breathing deeply, feeling healthier, and knowing you’ve broken free—for good.
Stop Fighting with Only 5% of Your Mind
Quitting smoking doesn’t have to be hard when you use the full power of your mind. In just one session, you can finally take control and stop for good.
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