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Select a date to quit and act on your words. The date should be within the next two weeks. |
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Take plenty of water. Drink at least 6-8 glasses each day. This helps to get rid of the nicotine from your body. |
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Opt for a high fibre diet. Examples of high fibre food are vegetables and fruits. A high fibre diet helps to calm your nerves as you get rid of the nicotine in your body. |
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Postpone lighting up a cigarette. Identify those times when you are most likely to smoke and think of ways to resist, eg. if you usually smoke after a meal, plan to go for a stroll with a peppermint sweet in your mouth instead. |
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Substitute cigarettes with sweets, sour plums, etc. This helps to overcome the feeling of missing something in your mouth. |
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Manage your stress level. Practice deep breathing exercises or any other activities you find relaxing. When you are relaxed, you can cope with the craving better. |
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Overcome the urge to smoke by planning ahead. The craving for a cigarette will go if ignored for a few minutes. Keep yourself busy during these few minutes. |
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Keep your mind off cigarettes by doing other activities. Healthy activities help you to forget about smoking. |
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Identify reasons for quitting smoking -- and remember them to keep you motivated. |
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Never keep cigarettes and a lighter. Throw your lighter and cigarettes away on your quit day. This is to reduce temptation. |
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Get support from family and friends. Their encouragement and support will help you succeed |
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