10 Tips to Quit Smoking

10 Tips to Quit Smoking

 

1. Throw away anything that might remind you of the habit, such as lighters and ashtrays.
2. Make it known to your family and friends that you’re quitting and seek their help and support.
3. Make a list of your quit buddies who are also thinking of quitting, and of your non-smoking friends who will support you.
4. Put up “No Smoking” signs where you can see them to remind yourself of your new resolution.
5. Expect withdrawal symptoms and have a plan ready for what you will do when this happens.  
6. Prepare a “rescue kit” with sugarfree sweets, handheld games etc. to distract you from cravings.
7. Every time you feel the urge to light up, have a sugar-free mint or drink water and let the craving pass.
8. Check out the “My Quit Plan”, a six-session online quit plan for an interactive and personalised guide to quitting at Health Promotion Board.
9. Take up a new sport or exercise to keep your mind off smoking.
10. Keep trying. Even if you fail, start the quitting process again. It takes more than one try to succeed.

For more information, visit: Health Promotion Board (Smoke Free)

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