Not necessary for a tech article.
First, it's false. Grabbing a cigarette neither refreshes mind, nor clears thoughts. Yes, the addict writer might feel that way, but for the non-addict reader this brings false information that the cigarette would help you refresh your mind and think clearly.
While it's the opposite: just like any addiction, the lack of a cigarette clouds your mind and puts your thoughts in the direction of "I need a cigarette *now*".
If I were you, I'd remove that.