Part 2: Preparing for Change

Identify Your Strengths

•  What are you really good at?

•  What have you overcome in your life?

•  How do you help others?

•  How do you take care of yourself?

 

Trust that the things that make you strong will continue to be there during your quit attempt. Repeat after me: “I am strong.” Say it again. And again. Say it out loud to add some ‘oomph’ to your statement. Continue to repeat as needed!

Address Anxiety

Plan Problem-Solving

Separate Tobacco/Nicotine from Situations

Reflect on Your Past Change Attempts

Make the Connection

Balance of Choice

Identify Your Strengths

Review & Prepare

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