Choose a specific date to stop smoking and commit to it.
Pay attention to situations, emotions, or activities that make you want to smoke, and develop strategies to cope with them without cigarettes.
Tell your friends, family, and coworkers about your decision to quit. Their encouragement and support can be invaluable.
Nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, or inhalers can help reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
Stay away from situations, places, or people that tempt you to smoke, especially in the early stages of quitting.
Practice stress management techniques: Find healthy ways to cope with stress, such as exercise, meditation, deep breathing, or hobbies.