So, the World Cup is coming up, and we're super excited. Whether you're going to be tuned in for just a few games, or you're going to watch as many as possible it's going to be an event that everyone's sure to remember. You might be nervous about the prospect, but it's important that you don't compromise your health for it. So, we've constructed this post to help guide you through what you should expect vape-wise when it comes to kick-off time.
Keeping your head in the game
It's no surprise that most people watch football in bars, or while enjoying a drink around at a friend's house. The increase in tension about who's scoring the next goal or what's going to happen next will always drive people to find ways to ease their anxieties. It's also a well-known fact that nicotine is one of the most accessible drugs on the market that helps ease the pressure. Nicotine consumption spikes at sporting events and when you hang around with friends who smoke, you may feel more predisposed to have a cigarette or two. Whether you're a new vaper, or you've been vaping for a long time, a popular trend we see happen around these times is the fact that people switch back to tobacco when they need some companionship in the smoking section during breaks, or when they need the type of concentrated nicotine relief that's found in cigarettes. As a result, it's always a great idea to help yourself feel more inclined to vape, when those cravings eventually arise. Let's break down how we can help…
It's all about feeling good about feeling good
It's no sports secret that you win through variety. So, why should vaping be any different? It's important to remember that if you keep vaping the same flavours over time, you'll develop what's known as ‘vape mouth'; a term used to describe the phenomenon when you constantly vape one flavour to the point where you can no longer distinguish the taste of the nicotine liquid. To avoid this we recommend you switch things up every now and then. Thankfully though, we've got plenty of options available that will be sure to help you develop a great rotation. When watching a tense game, you may find yourself instinctively gravitating further outside for a breather. This is okay! These moments of change and cathartic release will only benefit you. You'll get to distract yourself from what may be a tense game. Unfortunately, despite how some of us feel, we can't change how the games unfold no matter how much we cheer or cry. Because of this, it's important to remember that the world's favourite game is just a game, and it should never affect our behaviour outside of knowing or understanding that. You should never deny yourself a little bit of social release; being sociable around friends who are feeling an equal sense of anxiety will help ease your personal cravings for tobacco.
So, you should always make sure you stay stocked up with enough vape paraphernalia to outlast more than you anticipate vaping. Socially speaking, vaping is very different from smoking because people can simply smell the pleasant vapour from your device – whether it be disposable or a proper kit – and want to give it a try. Whether you allow them to have a taste of your vape is entirely up to you, but most people who vape will admit to exchanging devices or trying others themselves. This is a very sociable act and can be a great way to bond with people you know (though it should be noted it can be unhygienic and should not be done with strangers, ever). So, it's super important to keep enough devices to make sure you don't go access to nicotine after you find you've been overly charitable with friends or family. Of course, worst-case scenario, you'll run out of vape gear and then might have to resort to buying cigarettes. So we really can't emphasize this enough; stockpile your supplies. What you buy will depend entirely on what sort of vaping you like to do. Most people who vape on nights out will use disposables which is a totally reasonable choice. Regardless of your choice though, it'll benefit your health and the health of the people around you. Surplus to this, vape devices are often sold at a very high markup at events and in places that sell alcohol, so having devices on your person will save you a substantial sum of money.
Let's bring it together for the game
Despite how different they are in appearance, vaping and sports have a great quality that helps people therapeutically work through stressful times. Football may be a hobby for some, but it's easily one of thee most popular franchises of all time. Like vaping, it's a constantly shifting entity that people can enjoy in their free time to relax, or to invigorate themselves when they feel the need to blow off some steam.
If you study vaping, you'll see that most vapers exercise their habit for similar reasons. Whether it's just part of their wake-up routine, or they vape excessively on nights out for a little relief, the action itself remains the same. The vaping community is a very close-knit group that loves to welcome ex-smokers. There's a real unity between the two forces, and as such, nobody should be left to feel out. Discrimination has no place in contemporary society, and the vaping industry is not impervious to this mentality. The vaping industry, by definition, is a community founded by those who have struggled to battle their tobacco addiction which is far more readily available and damaging to themselves and the global community. While football may be more divisive – because it has an end goal – each team in every league has a community of varying size that completely supports and unites the front together. We here at ELFBAR hope that these two entities can warmly embrace each other this World Cup for the benefit of everyone involved. We hope people will be inspired to pursue a healthier lifestyle through the motivation of incredible sportsmanship and nobility of team harmony. We're also a little biased too, and will be watching England play will with as much anticipation as any other lifelong fan!
Despite this, we hope everyone enjoys every second, regardless of their preferred team, and will have a great experience this season. All we can do now is wish everyone good luck!
