Quitting Starts Now. Make Your Plan.
Quitting smoking can be hard. Having a plan makes things a bit easier. Making a personalized quit plan can keep you on track and help you through the times that challenge you the most.
Complete 6 steps to get your personalized quit plan.
STEP 1 of 6 Mark Your Calendar
Set a quit date. The important first step is to decide when you want to quit.
Not ready to set a quit date? Try something else.
Tips
Tip 1: Choose a day in the next week or two. This will give you enough time to prepare.
Tip 2: Set yourself up for success. Pick a date that isn’t already likely to be stressful one.
Tip 3: Quitting smoking is easier when the people in your life support you. Let them know you are planning to quit and explain how they can help.
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STEP 5 of 6 Fight Your Cravings
Choose how you will deal with cravings. When you get an urge to smoke, changing what you are doing or where you are can make it easier to get your mind off smoking until the feeling passes.
Tip
Come up with more ideas to try on your own. Keep trying new things until you find what works for you.
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Your Personalized Quit Plan is Ready!
Let's Go!