Prepare to Quit Smoking: Lesson 6 - Preparing for the Big Day

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Prepare to Quit Smoking Lesson 6 - Preparing for the Big Day From Terry Martin, your Guide to Smoking Cessation You've done some work to get your mind wrapped around the idea of quitting tobacco. Hopefully you've started a list of reasons to quit smoking, and it's your first entry in your new quit journal. You've read up on the health risks of smoking and learned about the benefits others have noticed since quitting. You've decided whether you'll use a NRT to help you quit smoking, or perhaps you'll be going cold turkey. Today we'll look at what you should think about as you decide on your quit date, as well as what you can do to prepare your environment for the big day. Finally, we'll touch on support, and where you can find some for yourself online. Don't fear quitting - it's never killed anyone. The same cannot be said of smoking. Embrace your quit and a smoke free future for yourself! Picking your Quit Smoking Date What to Consider When Choosing Your Quit Date It just makes sense to try to choose a time to quit when your life is under less stress and external pressure. Things you should consider when deciding on your personal quit date are detailed in this article. Preparing for Your Quit Smoking Date Education, Quit Journals, and a Check-up Preparing yourself for what lies ahead when you quit smoking will add to your ability to make a success of your efforts. Preparation puts you into the driver's seat when you quit smoking, and will help you get your mind geared up for the big day. It's a good idea to plan your quit date no more than a week or two ahead of time. Any more than that, and you're likely to lose momentum. Quit Smoking Supplies Gather some supplies. The first several weeks of smoking cessation can be difficult, and you'll probably get a little fidgety. The list of items in this article will help you weather the urge to smoke more easily. Quit Smoking Support - Online Smoking Cessation Forum at About.com The Smoking Cessation Forum at About.com provides some of the best support available anywhere on the Internet! This great group of people has new members joining daily, as well as plenty of folks with more time under their belts to help guide the way. Browse through and read as a guest, or register for free to post messages of your own. Cognitive Quitting Support Group The Cognitive Quitting site, authored by DDSteve, is a solid resource for people wanting to understand the behaviors that drive our smoking habits. Learning how to recognize those behaviors and change them is essential to finding lasting, comfortable cessation. Scroll down the homepage to find the link to the great support group offered through this site. QuitNet Smoking Cessation Support QuitNet operates in association with Boston University School of Public Health. Become a member(free membership) and gain access to their support forum. This email is written by: Terry Martin Smoking Cessation Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Prepare to Quit Smoking' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement