A little preparation now can make a big difference when the time comes to give up smoking.
Understand the reasons why you smoke
You
might be doing it for family and friends. But the chances are you’re doing it
for yourself, because you know it’s time to move on and leave your smoking days
behind. Ultimately you need the reasons clear in your head for the maximum
chance of success.
Then
think about what will be your biggest obstacles to quitting - stress at work
perhaps, or social situations. It’s challenges like these that you can log into
your own individually tailored support programme if you use NiQuitin QuitMasters.
Preparing for your quit
Think
about all the situations that usually lead you to smoke. Maybe it’s when you
have a coffee, after a meal, or when you’re in the pub.
If you join NiQuitin QuitMasters, we’ll help you identify the
situations that could prove tricky. There are tools that can help to keep track
of, and tame your moments of temptation
Decide on a date
Pick your day to give up. Make it an ordinary one when you don't have anything unusual happening. Sometime soon but with time to make preparations - like making sure you’ve got plenty of your chosen NiQuitin product to see you through – patches, lozenges or gum.
Say goodbye to the past
Get rid of all your cigarettes, ashtrays, matches and lighters. Everything that will remind you of your old life as a smoker. Then give your home a really good clean to get rid of the smell of smoke.
Tell your family and friends
That way, they’ll be able to give you extra support. Having someone you can turn to when things get tough can help keep you motivated.
Then think further ahead
Visualise yourself not smoking in everyday situations where you normally would, running through how you’ll cope with the temptation.