Warning

You have made a great decision to give up smoking. Here are some tips to help you succeed.

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Once you have picked your quit date, remember to add it to your calendar.

  1. List your reasons to quit.
  2. Tell people you're quitting.
  3. If you have tried to quit before, remember what worked.
  4. Use stop smoking aids.
  5. Have a plan if you are tempted to smoke.
  6. List your smoking triggers and how to avoid them.
  7. Keep cravings at bay by keeping busy.
  8. Exercise away the urge.
  9. Join the Facebook group for support and advice.

Good luck. Throw away all your cigarettes before you start. Remember, there is never "just 1 cigarette". You can do it!

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 24/02/2025

Next review date: 28/02/2027

Author(s): Quit Your Way, Pregnancy Team.

Author email(s): ggc.quityourway.pregnancy@nhs.scot.

Approved By: Tobacco Planning & Implementation Group