According to the World Health Organization, if you want to quit smoking, the first tip we can give you is to follow the S.T.A.R. method: an evidence-based quit plan that incorporates these elements:
- Set a quit date: now, today, or ideally within two weeks.
- Tell family, friends and co-workers about quitting, and request understanding and support.
- Anticipate challenges to the upcoming quit attempt, particularly during the critical first few weeks.
- Remove tobacco products from your environment. Prior to quitting, avoid smoking in places where you spend a lot of time, like work, home or the car. And make your home smoke-free.