Part 3: Making a Quit Plan

Take Small Steps to Get Started

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Taking small steps can help build confidence. Seeing the “wins” right away can show you how strong and capable of change you are. The activities in this section may not feel very exciting, but they are small on purpose. Once you get going, taking bigger steps will feel easier and you will be more successful with them.

 

These activities can also help you learn more about what causes your urges and what you do without thinking. These activities can start weakening your old habits and strengthening new, healthy habits.

Buy Smaller Amounts

Smokers: Use Matches Instead of a Lighter

Make a “Butt Bottle”

Carry & Store in a New Place

Buddy System

How to Help Me Quit

Identify S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Medications to Help You Quit

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Other Aids for Quitting

Review & Prepare

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