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Please affirm that you have not used tobacco products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, smokeless tobacco, or any other tobacco products regardless of the number of times, frequency, or method of use) for at least three (3) months, OR use tobacco-based products but are trying to quit and are either enrolled in a smoking cessation program or are working with a physician (have a prescription for medication) to stop.
Below are some resources to help you quit smoking.
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So, what's next? Symptoms and cravings that come with quitting can be extremely powerful. Set yourself up for success by creating a Quit Plan before the journey even begins. By thinking through pain points before they occur you'll hopefully be able to power through them when (and if) they do.
Create your own 3-step Quit Plan to complete this challenge and get prepped for victory.
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Determine why you want to quit and how. Maybe you want to set an example for your kids or you want to run a marathon. Determine what will be your motivation and think about the options available for sticking with it. Look into nicotine replacement therapy, meditation, coaching, or other support methods. |
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Clear your triggers. Set aside time and make appointments to deep-clean your car, make a trip to the dry cleaner, throw out the ashtrays in your backyard and any other high-trigger areas that need clearing. |
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Set a Quit Day. This is the 1st day of your tobacco-free life and should be 30-60 days out from Step 1 of your plan. Share this date with your family and friends and let them know you'll need extra support around that time. |
The history of nicotine. Did you know that it was first used as an insecticide in 1793?
11 Ways to Manage Nicotine Withdrawal by Deepak Chopra. The #11 voted tip by readers: try new bedtime techniques.
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of adult smokers in the U.S. want to quit completely. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Quitting Smoking Among Adults—United States, 2001–2010. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report [serial online] 2011;60(44):1513–19 [accessed 2011 Nov 10].)
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Stop Smoking Manager
Track your progress, your success and the difference it's made for your health.
($1.99: iTunes)
10 Celebrities Who've Kicked the Habit:
- Jennifer Aniston
- Jon Stewart
- Gisele Bundchen
- Matt Damon
- Anthony Hopkins
- Christy Turlington
- Kelly Ripa
- Charlize Theron
- Catherine Zeta Jones
- Jon Hamm
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