Quit Smoking: Know your triggers. If you understand what triggers your cravings, you’ll better equipped to avoid them or beat them.

Quit Smoking: Make a plan to quit smoking. Make a promise, set a date and stick to it. Sticking to the ‘not a single drag’ rule can really help.

Quit Smoking: When the craving hits, eat four nuts in their shell. Using your hands and mouth gives the same physical and oral sensations you get from smoking.

Quit Smoking: Set a date for the day you will stop. Write a ‘quit date contract’ that includes your signature and that of a supportive witness.

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