We are entering the third week of the new year and those of you that made quitting smoking your new years resolution may be finding it hard to stay quit right about now. This is normal, staying quit is HARD! Here are some things for you to remind yourself of, to help keep your quit going strong:
1 – Stay Committed: Through thick and thin
2 – Make a Plan – giving up cigarettes takes more than just willpower
3 – Create and Maintain a Smoke-Free Environment: In the home, care and office
4 – Cope with Cravings: They are not fun but you can do it
5 – Learn to Avoid or Cope with Situations that Make You Want to Smoke
6 – Cope with Slips: Learn from your mistakes and move on
Quitting is hard but staying quit is even harder. Most likely you’ve been smoking for years so it will be challenging to break that behavior and change your lifestyle. We’re here for you and so are all the other members. Share your tips on how you have or plan to succeed.