Stop smoking to save your life and your money.
Tips to quit smoking:
- Set a “quit date” – sooner than later and have a plan. Then throw away away your cigarettes, ashtrays, lighters and matches.
- Make a list of the reasons why you want to quit.
- Decide whether you want to stop gradually or suddenly.
- Identify triggers that make you want to smoke.
- Have a plan for the quit day so you can change your habits and routine to stay smoke free.
- Avoid places and events that remind you of cigarettes – like going to places where you used to smoke.
- Get more active and exercise.
- Eat healthily to prevent any weight gain.
- Find ways to cope with withdrawal symptoms.
- Find ways to manage cravings and strong urges to smoke.
- Delay the moment by taking a walk to relax you.
- Do something else with your hands – like play with a pen.
- Drink lots of water.
- Deep breathing.
- Take one day at a time.
- Plan small rewards with the money you save.
- Get support from your family, friends and coworkers when you tell them you plan to quit.
- Get information or counselling from a “Quit Smoking” organisation.
Be strongly motivated – you can do it!
After one week, you will feel the worst is over.
It usually takes a few months of not smoking to be fully comfortable with your new lifestyle so give your mind and body time to adjust.
