Top ten tips for quitting
You are more likely to successfully quit smoking if you try more than one technique. Different approaches suit different people.
Here are some tips to get you started.
1. Get free professional support from Quitline counsellors
Talking one-to-one can increase your chances of quitting. You don’t need to be ready to quit straight away. Quitline will help you get ready, and help you work out what will work best for you.
Call 13 7848 or request a call back
2. Stay focused with Quit Plan
My Quit Plan is an online quit smoking tracking tool that can help you:
- Track how much money you can save when you quit
- Set a quit date to aim for
- Track the number of cigarettes you smoke each day
- Get email support during your quit attempt
Join iCanQuit today
3. Understand your triggers
When quitting, it is helpful to understand your smoking triggers.
Some people find drinking alcohol or coffee can be triggers to smoke. For others, it might be travelling to or from work, or after meals, and socialising with friends.
Knowing your triggers can help put you in control. Many people who have quit find that changing their routine and habits reduced triggers and cravings which helped them stay on track.
Look out for smoking triggers
4. Join a supportive community for tips, stories and advice from people have quit smoking, or are on their quit journey.
One of the hardest things about quitting can be finding people who understand what you are going through. At iCanQuit.com.au, there are hundreds of fellow quitters who have shared their quitting experiences and can offer tips and support.
Visit the iCanQuit forum
5. Smooth the ride with Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) can help to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, by releasing a smaller, measured dose of nicotine. It can increase the chance of quitting smoking by up to 60% compared to quitting without help.
Learn about NRT
6. Talk to your doctor about quit smoking medication
Using quit smoking medication can increase your chances of quitting smoking. It is available on prescription from a doctor, so talk to your doctor about which medication is right for you.
Find a GP near you
7. Use mobile apps for support on the go
People who smoke are more likely to quit if they use mobile-based smoking apps to help their quit attempt. Quit smoking apps can provide helpful tips and distractions to overcome cravings, tracking systems to chart your progress and the facts to help you understand the impact smoking has on your health.
Download the app that's right for you
8. Set a date to quit
Setting a quit date can help you prepare mentally and physically for the upcoming positive change in your life. Like any type of goal setting, it can help motivate you to make the change.
9. Calculate how much money you can save
It’s amazing what a motivator money can be! Find out how much money you can save when you quit smoking. Start planning what you could do with all that extra cash in your pocket.
Calculate your Savings
10. Stay on track once you quit
If you’ve quit smoking – well done! Check out these tips to help you stay on track.