Tips To Quit

Make a date to stop smoking. Pick your day and stick to it

Make a date to stop smoking. Pick your day and stick to it

Think positive. Withdrawal symptoms will disappear within a week or two

Learn to deal with cravings. Delay, distract yourself, drink water

Change your routine. Break the link between cigarettes and drinking coffee or alcohol

Save money. Work out how much you save by not smoking

Watch what you eat, if you're worried about gaining weight

Don't use crises or celebrations as excuses for another cigarette

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