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

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.

Quit Smoking: Keep your mind busy and off smoking. Read a book or magazine, listen to some music you love, do a crossword or puzzle, or play an online game.

Quit Smoking: If the end of a meal is a trigger for you, replace it with fruit, a healthy dessert, a square of chocolate, or some chewing gum.