Quit smoking: Strategies to help you quit

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Write down your reasons for quitting Make a plan Consider other ways to quit Talk to your doctor about treatments Find a counseling service Tell your family and friends Avoid smoking triggers Manage your stress Celebrate your successes Content 1. Write down your reasons for quitting 2. Make a plan 3. Consider other ways to quit 4. Talk to your doctor about treatments 5. Find a counseling service 6. Tell your family and friends 7. Avoid smoking triggers 8. Manage your stress 9. Celebrate your successes

Recognize places and situations that make you want to smoke and avoid them.

Hang out with people who don't smoke or who also want to quit.
Avoid designated smoking areas outside buildings.
Keep busy during times when boredom may tempt you to smoke.
Create new routines that aren't associated with smoking, such a new route to work or chewing gum while driving.
Get up from the table immediately after eating.
Drink water or tea instead of coffee or alcohol.
Practice saying, "No thanks, I don't smoke."