Being a quitter has never been so appealing. Here you will find information on the benefits of not smoking beyond maintaining healthy lungs, including its effect on fitness, sex drive and fertility. You can also find tips to take a small step forward or if you’re ready, to make a larger change to your lifestyle.
Not everyone who smokes may be ready to quit smoking or even want to quit smoking. If you one day see yourself as a non-smoker, it can be a useful exercise to think about how that would feel and what the benefits may be. Visualise the age you’ll be when you stop and build up to that and be aware of how smoking damages your health, so you can look out for signs and symptoms.
Not everyone who smokes may be ready to quit smoking or even want to quit smoking. If you one day see yourself as a non-smoker, it can be a useful exercise to think about how that would feel and what the benefits may be. Visualise the age you’ll be when you stop and build up to that and be aware of how smoking damages your health, so you can look out for signs and symptoms.
Ask your healthcare team what support is available when you’re ready to stop. They will be able to offer guidance on what to think about when you’re ready. It can be useful to consider what is preventing you from becoming smoke-free, as well as thinking about all the reasons why you want to stop. Our reasons to stop smoking may be a useful read.
Ask your healthcare team what support is available and think about planning a quit date. There are lots of useful hints and tips to help you on your journey to becoming a non-smoker. Speak to other’s who have been on the same journey, download a stop smoking app or read our tips to help you stay motivated. Being part of the smoke-free club can feel great.
Ask your healthcare team what support is available and think about planning a quit date. There are lots of useful hints and tips to help you on your journey to becoming a non-smoker. Speak to other’s who have been on the same journey, download a stop smoking app or read our tips to help you stay motivated. Being part of the smoke-free club can feel great.
Adapted from the NHS Quit Smoking page: www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/
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It’s just 5 minutes – think of 5 minute tasks you can do to keep your mind away from the cigarettes.
It’s just 5 minutes – think of 5 minute tasks you can do to keep your mind away from the cigarettes.
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