Useful Tips to Quit Smoking

CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE
• Make a commitment – a firm decision that says, “I will quit smoking.”
• Write a list of all the reasons why you want to quit. The reasons should be very personal and very important to you. Read this list every day.
BEHAVIOR CHANGES – Practice these the week before you quit.
• Never smoke when you first get the urge. Wait 5 minutes.
• Keep cigarettes out of reach.
• Buy only one pack at a time.
• Cut down on the places you smoke.
• Switch brands.
• Start smoking later every day.
• Smoke fewer cigarettes every day.
QUIT DAY
• Remove all cigarettes from car, home and work.
• Keep busy.
• Know your plan and do it.
• Practice the 6 D’s every day.
THE 6 “D’s”
• DEEP breathe
• DRINK a lot of water
• DISTRACT yourself
• DIAL a friend
• DELAY
• DO physical exercise
COPING SKILLS
• Take naps
• Go easy on yourself
• Do relaxation exercises
• Plan something fun
• Read
• Stay away from caffeine
REWARD YOURSELF
You are going to have more money as an ex-smoker, use that money and buy something special for yourself. Give yourself positive strokes like “I’m proud of you.”