Getting ready to stop may seem a little daunting but one of the best ways to stop smoking is to follow a quit smoking plan. To help you get started, Nicotinell has put one together. You can use it to set yourself up for success as best you can and get ready for your first day without a cigarette.
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1.Write down why you want to quit to help you through difficult moments.
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2.Set yourself goals.
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3.Let’s be honest, the first few weeks without smoking are the hardest. Therefore set goals for your first day, first week, second week and so on. Be it quitting or just reducing the number of cigarettes smoked per day or week. Do not feel pressured, focus
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4.Committing to a start date and sticking to it can help your mental preparation for quitting.
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5.Communicate the date to your family and friends so they can hold you accountable.
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6.Identify and track your smoking triggers.
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7.Does a cup of coffee or pint in one hand lead to a cigarette in the other? Find the things that prompt you to smoke, and avoid them or find substitutes. You can always be ready to fight triggers with Nicotinell products.
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8.Rid your life of anything smoking related.
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9.Don’t forget to clean your car, furniture, curtains and clothes from that smoky smell and book an appointment with your dentist to clean those stains from smoking off your teeth.
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10.Choose the products that are right for you.
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11.Maintain your focus.
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12.It’s always tricky to change. Don’t make it harder than it is – start by refraining from one cigarette that you think you will miss the least!
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13.Don’t do it alone.
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14.Cutting back with a friend will give you someone to vent to when you need support or motivation; knowing you are not in it alone.
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15.Then set a realistic quit date that you’ll stick to. Remember to take it at your own pace, perhaps by cutting down the number of cigarettes you smoke before quitting completely. Reduce your withdrawal symptoms and cravings along the way by using Nicotinel
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16.Have you slipped? Don’t worry. A lapse is not a failure.
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17.You are not alone in hitting obstacles. Stick to your goal and keep fighting.
Nicotinell products contain nicotine. Always read the label / leaflet before use.
In case of adverse reactions, call 1800 441 442.
