Quit Month
Make a quit plan
Some people have an easier time quitting than others; some people may try more than a few times in order to quit. While most quitters quit by themselves, there are quit services that can help you along the way and are completely free-of-charge.
When you are planning to quit, you can follow these steps to make a quit plan:
| Mark down your reasons for quitting |
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| Knowing your reasons for quitting can help keep you motivated, especially in difficult moments. |
| Choose a quit method |
| Most quitters quit by themselves, but there are free tools and services which can help you quit easier. |
| Set a quit date |
| The next step is to pick a quit date. Choose a day when you won’t be particularly stressful, avoid deadlines and big projects. This makes you easier to cope with withdrawal symptom. |
| Know and list your triggers |
| knowing what causes your cravings can go a long way in helping you reach your goals. This could also help you develop strategies to keep yourself in control, whether that is to avoid a particular situation or to re-condition yourself through positive reinforcement. |
| Plan positive activities to fight cravings |
| there will be times when you will crave a cigarette more than usual. When you get that urge, change what you are doing and try different positive activities, such as singing or meditation, instead. |
Having willpower and sticking to your quit plan are essential to quitting cold turkey. Your willpower will get stronger over time, you get easier to manage cravings and resist the urge to smoke. Maintaining a balanced diet, and having a positive and optimistic attitude can be helpful on your quit journey.
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