Quit Tips
Find New Ways to Relax
1. Breathe Deeply and Slowly.
2. Relax your body and your mind like this:
- Lie down or sit in a comfortable position.
- Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
- Tighten your feet and toes, hold them tight for three seconds, then relax them. Repeat this exercise with your leg muscles, your stomach and your arms and shoulders.
- Think about something relaxing, perhaps lying in the shade of a tree on a hot day ... a gentle breeze brushes your skin ... the leaves rustle quietly ... nothing to do just now but close your eyes and let your mind drift ...
- When you are relaxed and ready, open your eyes and bring the good feelings with you.
3. Ask a friend for a neck and shoulder massage.
4. Make a change in your routine.
- Get up earlier, and go for a morning walk, or sit in a different place for breakfast.
- Choose a different chair to watch TV, and eat some sugarfree popcorn or chewing gum.
- Have a pen and paper by the phone so you can doodle, or move around while you are talking.
- Take a soft rubber ball in the car, and do hand exercises if you are stuck in traffic.
- Go off alcohol for a while and try a soft drink instead.
5. Exercise. This can be as simple as getting off the bus one stop early and walking the extra distance or using stairs instead of lifts.
Reasons to quit
Every cigarette you don’t smoke is doing you good. There are many health benefits to quitting, some of which you’ll be able to notice within hours or days. Similarly, within days, you’ll also notice the extra money in your pocket you’ve saved from quitting.
Ways to quit
Quitting smoking can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding things a person can do. Most smokers' say they would like to quit, and may have tried at least once. These tips and facts will assist you in quitting for good.
Help and support
Quitting smoking can be hard, but you’re not alone. Quitline and Quit Coach can offer the support and guidance you need to quit for good.
Quit Now Calculator
Use the online calculator to see how much money you could save if you quit smoking. The calculator provides you with a range of goals, and the time it would take you to reach them.