Set a Quit Date: Pick a day to quit smoking. This will help you focus and mentally prepare for the transition.
Support: Tell friends and family you're quitting. The support and encouragement they provide can help you quit.
NRT: Try nicotine gum, patches, or lozenges. These can minimize cravings and withdrawal while quitting smoking.
Prescription drugs: Bupropion and varenicline can lessen cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor. These drugs work best in a thorough quit-smoking program.
In the early stages of quitting, avoid triggers that make you crave cigarettes. If you link smoking with coffee, try tea.
Find healthy ways to engage your hands and thoughts instead of smoking. Use exercise, meditation, or sugarless gum to distract yourself from smoking.
Stay busy: It can help you avoid cravings. Do crafts, hobbies, or socialize to fill your time.
Take slow, deep breaths when cravings occur to relax and lessen stress. Practicing deep breathing helps reduce anxiety and cravings.
Positive affirmations: Reinforce your smoking cessation commitment with positive affirmations. Recall that quitting improves health and saves money.
Set up a rewards system for yourself. Celebrate one week, one month, or one year smoke-free with a treat or outing.