Everyday Tips to Quit Smoking

Preparing to Quit Smoking

Try these tips to increase your chance of success when you're ready to quit smoking:

• Set a date for quitting.
• If possible, have a friend quit smoking with you.
• Notice when and why you smoke. Try to identify your smoking triggers (such as drinking your morning cup of coffee or driving a car).
• Change your smoking routines: Keep your cigarettes in a different place. Smoke with your other hand.
• Don't do anything else when smoking. Think about how you feel when you smoke.
• Smoke only in certain places, such as outdoors.
• When you want a cigarette, wait a few minutes. Try to think of something to do instead of smoking; you might chew gum or drink a glass of water.
• Buy one pack of cigarettes at a time. Switch to a brand of cigarettes you don't like.

Source: EverydayHealth.com