Quit Smoking: When choosing a reason to quit, choose a something that is strong enough to outweigh the urge to light up.

Quit Smoking: Get motivated. You need a powerful, personal reason to quit, eg. protecting your family from secondhand smoke? Lower your chance of getting cancer?

Quit Smoking: remember that smoking increases the risk of lung, bladder, pancreatic, mouth, esophageal and other cancers, including leukemia.

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: Remind yourself of the challenges you have successfully overcome. This will give you the self-confidence to stick with your pledge not to smoke.

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: Just 20 minutes after your last cigarette, the heart rate drops and returns to normal. Blood pressure starts to drop, and circulation improves.

Quit Smoking: Champix is a prescription medicine that reduces the urge to smoke. Ensure your doctor knows your medical history and meds you’re taking.