Quit Smoking: Write down and keep track of your progress, and how much better you’re feeling. Perhaps you have more energy, or breathing is easier?

Quit Smoking: Cooking is good a hobby for your newly-improved senses of smell and taste. See how much better everything tastes now that you’re not smoking.

Quit Smoking: Drink lots of water. Water will speed up the nicotine detox and ease your cough by making it easier for your lungs to clear out mucus.

Quit Smoking: Nicotine suppresses the effects of caffeine, so after you quit, coffee will have a stronger effect on you. Try cutting back your caffeine intake.

Quit Smoking: Buying a stress relief ball, silly putty or another simple toy can go a long way towards developing new healthy habits for dealing with stress.

Quit Smoking: When trying to quit, it’s important to find new ways to relax and calm yourself down without nicotine, as well as keep your hands busy.

Quit Smoking: When you quit smoking, your appetite increases. Find a healthy snack you enjoy and carry it around with you at all times.

Quit Smoking: Consider finding yourself a new and interesting hobby such as painting, pottery or creative writing to take your mind off smoking.