Quit Smoking: Plan options for overcoming cravings. The more you anticipate the challenges to quitting, and their solutions, the better your chance of success.

Quit Smoking: Research suggests that stress-management techniques, such as exercise or meditation, can play an important role in long-term success.

Quit Smoking: After 12 hours without smoking, the body cleanses itself of the excess carbon monoxide from the cigarettes, increasing the body’s oxygen levels.

Quit Smoking: Remind yourself of the challenges you have successfully overcome. This will give you the self-confidence to stick with your pledge not to smoke.

Quit Smoking: Switch to decaf until you’ve been cigarette-free for two months. Too much caffeine while quitting can cause the jitters.