Smoking - Top Ten Tips
- THINK POSITIVE
You can do it - concentrate on the benefits of not smoking.
- TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME
Everyday without smoking is an achievement in itself.
- TELL EVERYONE THAT YOU'VE QUIT
Friends, family and colleagues - use their support, many will be ex-smokers themselves and appreciate how important this is.
- KEEP YOURSELF BUSY
Boredom can make you vulnerable to smoking.
- CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE
Breaking the links between smoking and certain situations can be helped by making some changes in your daily routine.
- TIDY AWAY REMINDERS OF SMOKING
Throw away cigarettes and tidy away ashtrays.Don't be embarrassed about asking visitors not to smoke.
- INCREASE YOUR LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
This can also help you relax and take your mind off cigarettes.
- COUNT THE MONEY YOU SAVE BY NOT SMOKING
Treat yourself to something special as a reward.
- DON'T TRY "JUST ONE" CIGARETTE
It will only take you right back to the beginning.
- USE THE AVAILABLE SERVICES TO HELP
For more information and help quitting see these pages:
About Smoking
The Scary Stuff
Why Quit?
Some Facts About Stopping
Secondhand Smoke
Smoke Free Portsmouth