Plan your quit

Now that you understand more about why quitting can be so hard, you can start to prepare to quit. You may improve your chances of quitting successfully if you make a quit plan.

Prepare for a successful quit

You can start to get ready to quit smoking by making a quit plan. On one hand, you'll need to look at the effect of nicotine on your body. But you will also need to look at how to avoid smoking triggers.

Quit and stay quit

Right now, cigarettes may be a big part of your life. You may enjoy holding them, puffing on them, and celebrating every occasion, large and small, with them. At times, you may even reach for them without thinking. When you quit, you may start to change how you do things.

Get medical help

You can also get ready to quit by talking to your doctor. Make an appointment and think about what you want to ask your doctor to help you understand about nicotine addiction and quitting smoking. Planning helps here as well.