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Building up your confidence (and 5 reasons why you can do this)

It can feel like smoking or vaping is a huge part of your life. Some people feel nervous about quitting, and that's okay. Here are some tips that will build your confidence to quit:

How to build your confidence to quit smoking or vaping:

  • Give yourself time to prepare: set a quit date for 1-2 weeks away. 

  • Find a quit buddy or someone you can stop smoking with (or someone who can support you).

  • It's also a good idea to speak with your GP or pharmacist. They can advise if any medications are appropriate to help you stop smoking and/or vaping. 

  • Call Quitline or request a callback  – they can offer support and chat with you about what to expect, as well as answer any questions you may have.

5 reasons why you can stop smoking and/or vaping:

  • 1. Just being here means you’re considering it. It shows real strength of character to take this first step. 

  • 2. Other people have done it and so can you – while your quitting story will be unique, it’s likely others will have faced some of the same challenges.

  • 3. You don’t have to do it alone – our Quitline counsellors can help you all the way along the way.

  • 4. You don’t have to rely on willpower. Reaching out for support from Quitline, as well as speaking with your GP or pharmacist, can help you achieve your goal of stopping smoking and/or vaping. 

  • 5. Because you have a good reason. Whether for it’s financial, health or family, this reason is unlikely to go away, so keep it in your mind whenever you need a motivation boost.  

Quitline counsellors can help build up your confidence

Quitline counsellors can help build your confidence to quit. They can offer you free advice and support, and will work with you to help you build and keep up your motivation, create a plan that works for you, and guide and encourage you along the way. Quitline counsellors can also support you if you are using vapes to stop smoking. 

There are many ways to get in touch with Quitline 13 7848. Hit the button below for more detail: 

Ways to get in touch


If you would like to provide feedback, please contact quit@cancervic.org.au 

Last updated March 2024 

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