Stopping

People who prepare a strategy before they set about actually giving up are always the most successful. So why not set yourself some goals......... Click here to open a very useful pack that will help you through each stage of you planning

Goal 1 - You have achieved this one! You are already thinking about giving up.

Goal 2 - Think about why you smoke  -Use the questionnaire in your pack to ask yourself honestly why you do it. 

Goal 3 - Think about how you can stop - Use the questionnaire in your pack to think about your smoking habits and to keep a diary. Prepare a plan and you will be much more likely to succeed

Goal 4 - Set a quit date and stick to it. 

Goal 5- Stay stopped - change your attitude to smoking and your lifestyle forever. For tips on getting through the first few days click here. For more info on staying stopped click here

 - Have a plan to recover if you have a relapse - This can happen and although you will have failed that attempt you will have learnt valuable lessons and made yourself stronger for the next attempt.

The first few days

The first few days can be the hardest so try some our tips and hints.........

Problem Solving
- Be honest with yourself - what's the real issue
- Think about what you could be doing differently - then try it!
- Talk it through with someone you trust

Manage your time
- Sort out your daily goals and tasks
- Plan your time so that you can do the most important things first
- Make realistic plans for achieving your short and medium term goals