STOP SMOKING TIPS

1. You need to prepare your body and mind before actually quitting.

Why do you smoke?  What are the benefits to you?
When do you smoke? Is there a pattern?
What will you gain by stopping?
Which is the greater benefit to you?

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP SMOKING UNLESS YOU REALLY WANT TO

2.Write down your reasons for quitting.

3. Set yourself a date for quitting. Try and choose a date that will be stress free but when you can find plenty to do to keep yourself busy.

4. Consider finding yourself a quitting partner - relatives, work colleagues and friends are a good place to start. Set a date to quit together and you will be able to give each other support.

5.Tell your family and friends about your intentions. Ask them for their support..

6.You should know what triggers your desire for a cigarette, such as stress, the end of a meal, drinking in a bar, etc. Avoid these triggers for a few days after stopping so you can avoid temptation.

7. Be positive and confident you can quit. Believe in yourself! “What the mind believes, the mind achieves”

Ten of thousands of people are quitting every day around the world. You can be one of them.