How do I give up?
There is no ‘quick fix’ to giving up smoking. If you want to give up smoking for good you need to take a closer look at your smoking and understand why you smoke. What are the effects of smoking on your life and your future – good and bad? You may find that your level of motivation changes from day-to-day depending on your mood and the situations you find yourself in. Changing your attitude to smoking, making the decision to give up, and changing your lifestyle are important to your success. There are things you can do to help yourself stay focused on your goal to quit smoking for good.
Plan to give up by starting your quit plan today. It will help you to:
- take a closer look at your smoking and identify what makes you smoke,
- help find realistic ways to deal with your triggers,
- learn new ways to deal with the difficult (high risk) situations,
- make a plan of action to help you stop smoking for good, and
- figure out ways of living your life without tobacco.
You can also contact the National Smokers’ Quitline on callsave 1850 201 203 to speak to an advisor or get in contact with an HSE give up smoking service near you.
