Quit Stalling
Quit Today
So you’ve decided to quit stalling and quit smoking – congratulations!
Sometimes it helps to know how other people, smokers like you, have managed to kick the habit, so we’ve compiled some of the best tips that real ex-smokers have given us. Of course we also have a few tips of our own, and you can always call Quitline for free, confidential advice to suit you.
Janine's story
Whenever you do have a craving, give yourself a high five. I’m not going to give in to the nicotine addiction
Davina's story
I made plans to go straight to the gym as soon as I woke up, instead of going for the first cigarette and coffee
Buster's story
I'll eat a piece of fruit, or have a drink of water. I just do something different
Rose
I have been using patches which help.
Ben
Throw away lighters and ashtrays.
Ben
Take one day at a time. When the first day rolls over into the next, you are on your way!
JAY
I gave up coffee and alcohol and used mints to keep my mouth fresh and the cravings away.
Susie
Treat yourself at the end of each month with the money you would have spent on cigarettes.
David
I bought a large money tin and have been putting $20 away every day.
Carol
I took up a craft that I had always wanted to do with my cigarette money.
Peta
I started having hot water with lemon each
morning instead of tea or coffee and made myself have a shower as soon
as I woke up, no matter what.
Ben
Sit in a different place in the morning…you'll crave but keep focused and the cravings only last one or two minutes.
Victor
My biggest hurdle is driving without a cigarette
in my hand. I drive all day long so chewing on mints and holding a pen
in my hand seems to be working.
Paul
A night out on the drink was when I had started smoking again in the past - so I avoided that for a while.
Peter
I used the patches and rang Quitline for support.
Sarah
Instead of smoking I would go for a walk or just talk to friends.
Julie
Every time I thought of a cigarette I did
something else, like if I was watching tv and the thought was there I
would go and make a cup of tea.
Sabrina
"…instead of smoking and drinking we are now doing long walks every evening and I have never felt so good."
Anne
The first day of my journey was the most
important, I set small milestones. I told myself, don't smoke in the car
for the hour long drive into work
Sarah
"…find your inspiration, your passion that makes
you want to quit. Whether it's someone you like, a trip you want to go
on, family and/or friends you love, your health or just you!
Keith
I try to spend a bit more time doing things I
would never normally associate with a smoke: bicycling, swimming,
meditating, bit of exercising. I booked off work the first week.
Get ready checklist
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Make a doctor's appointment
Patches are available at a more affordable subsidised cost on prescription from a GP. -
Quitline
Call Quitline today. -
Stick to your quit date
If you have to change it, set a new date straight away. -
Get rid of cigarettes the night before
If you have some left in the house, destroy them - drown them in the sink. If you really want a cigarette, you’ll have to go the shops to buy them, this leaves more time to talk yourself out of it. -
If you live with a smoker, talk to them about quitting
It can help to tell them about your plans and get their support. -
Plan your quit day
What will you do first thing in the morning? Make sure you have water and healthy snacks on hand. If you plan to exercise more, make sure your equipment is ready. E.g. make sure your bike tyres are pumped, or you’ve got your gym gear ready.
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