- Set a quit date. Today is a great day to start.
- Tell your family and friends you plan to quit. It’s important to tell those you love that you plan to quit – they can help you by providing moral support.
- Anticipate and plan for challenges. The urge to smoke is short—usually only 3 to 5 minutes.Healthy coping choices to get you through:
- Drinking water
- Taking a walk or climbing the stairs
- Listening to a favorite song or playing a game
- Calling or texting a friend
- Remove cigarettes and other tobacco from your home, car and workplace. Get rid of everything – old cigarette odors can cause cravings.
- Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about quit options. Nicotine patches, gum, or other approved quit medicines may help with cravings.
*Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention