- Make your mind to stop smoking
- Set a date and time to stop smoking
- Keep reminding yourself that you are not going to give up
- Have a final cigarette; you’re going to give up smoking easily so make a solemn vow
- Be cool about withdrawal; the physical withdrawal is very slight and passes quickly
- Socialise as normal; you won’t be craving a cigarette so there’s no need to avoid smokers
- Think about it; don’t try to “not to think” about smoking – it doesn’t work
- There’s no such thing as “just one” cigarette after you quit smoking
- Avoid Substitutes; patches, gums, nasal sprays and e-cigs just keep the addiction alive
- Ditch your cigarettes; you are already a non-smoker the moment you put out your final cigarette.
- Enjoy your freedom; live a smoke-free life and be on your guard not to fall back into the trap
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