Quit Smoking: If you’re bored, admit to yourself that you’re bored and find something energetic to do instead of lighting up.

Quit Smoking: Switch to decaf until you’ve been cigarette-free for two months. Too much caffeine while quitting can cause the jitters.

Quit Smoking: Don’t despair if you fail. Examine the reasons why you felt it was more difficult at that particular time.

Quit Smoking: Try to delay acting on the urge to reach for a cigarette. Cravings usually only last a few minutes.

Quit Smoking: If you do have a cigarette, it’s not the end of your quit attempt. A slip-up is a setback, not a failure. Just start again.

Quit Smoking: Keep track of how quitting is going, and feel good about the time you went without smoking.