Giving up smoking is like going into battle: you need to be prepared and to have your tactics worked out beforehand to give yourself the best chance of success.

So before you take the plunge:

Remember you’re fighting for a just cause
Define your reasons for wanting to give up. Write them down and keep that list to hand whenever you need reminding. Each person’s reasons will be different, but will often include the following:

• Personal health – the number one reason most people want to quit
• The health of others, especially your children
• The financial cost of smoking
• The satisfaction of freeing yourself from addiction.

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