Some practical tips can help you

• Set a date

• Tell friends and family what you are doing and ask for their support

• Get rid of all smoking materials from your home, office and car

• Position air fresheners and flowers around your home

• Be positive. Remember the physical and emotional symptoms that you will experience are a sign that you are doing well

• Take up a hobby and stay active, keeping busy will help to keep your mind off cigarettes

• Write a list of reasons for quitting and keep this at hand

• Treat yourself to some new clothes, book a holiday or start a savings account with the money you save from not smoking

• Take one day at a time and mark off each day on a calendar. Then take a minute to think about the benefits of not smoking to your heart, your family and your finances.