Get ready
Some people who quit just do it. They wake up one morning, take it from there and succeed.
Most people find that it isn’t that easy, and need to have a plan in mind.
Everyone’s different, but there are a few common things you can do to increase your chance of success.
You are four times more likely to succeed in quitting if you have some support and that’s where we come in!
Set a quit date
Setting the date you’ll stop smoking can help you prepare both physically and mentally.
It is best to choose a day not too far off. If you have a holiday coming up or a special event that would make quitting really difficult, then set a date for after that. It’s helps to be as realistic as possible!
Plan ahead
Think about the times you normally smoke – do you have one at lunch, for example, or with your morning cuppa?
Plan how you’ll cope with cravings at these times.
Some people find that doing something active provides a distraction while the craving passes.
What’s next?
Got a quit date and plan in mind? Next, pick your support.
Remember the benefits
Your Health
- Reduce your risk of developing illness, disability or death caused by cancer, heart or lung disease.
- Protect the health of those around you by not exposing them to secondhand smoke.
- Improve your fertility levels and your chance of a healthy pregnancy and baby.
- Improve your breathing and general fitness.
- Enjoy the taste of food more.
Your Lifestyle
- Save money - as much as several hundred pounds a month, if you're a heavy smoker.
- No longer smell of stale tobacco.
- Improve the appearance of your skin and teeth.
- Enjoy your home which will smell fresh.
- Reduce the risk of fire in your home.
Your Body
- No more stale tobacco smell from your hair, skin and clothes.
- Look attractive with healthy, glowing skin,
- No tobacco stains on your teeth
- Fewer wrinkles.