Smoking - tips on how to quit

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First and foremost set a quit date and quit completely on that date. To Prepare for that day; Idaentify the times you are most likely to smoke. For example, do you tend to smoke when feeling stressed? When you are out at night with your friends? keep a diary to help you determine such a risky times. Record each time when you have a cigarette. Including time of day and what you are doing. Make a plan about what you will do instead of smoking at those times that you are most likely to smoke. For example drink a tea instead of coffee. Take a walk when feeling stressed. Remove ashtrays and cigarettes from the car. Let all of your friends, family and co-workers know of your plan to stop smoking and your quit date.Just being aware that they know can be a helpful reminder and a motivator. Prior to your quit date, star reducing your cigarette use, including decreasing the number and strength of the cigarette.However don't do this simply to make your diary "look good"! Get rid of your cigarettes just prior to the quit date clean out anything that smells like smoke.