The best way to be organised in life is to make a list.
Make a list of what you need in preparation to quit smoking or vaping. You'll be ready for cravings, triggers and stress.
If you’ve decided to quit or have set a quit date, there’s lots you can do to prepare
Make your house and car smoke and vape-free.
Practice by not smoking or vaping at times when you normally would. For example, at the pub, breaks at work, or with your morning coffee.
Try a new time-out routine.
Try a smoke-free or vape-free day (some people end up just quitting at the end of a smoke-free or vape-free day).
Separate smoking or vaping from pleasant activities like sipping warm drinks, sitting down, watching TV or socialising.
Decide to refuse all offers of cigarettes or vapes from others.
Consider picking up a new hobby or revive an old one. Exercise can be a great way to work through a craving.
Talk to your partner, or friends and family. How would you like to be supported? Are you an ask-me-how-I’m-going type of person, or the don’t-mention-it type?
If you live with someone who smokes or vapes, chat to them about keeping the house smoke and vape-free.
Do a 'quit shop': think healthy snacks – carrots, celery sticks, seeds, nuts. Buy a new drink bottle. For more tips read Healthy eating when quitting smoking and vaping factsheet.
See your GP or pharmacist – if you take medication, this may need to be adjusted before you quit smoking. They can also advise if any medications are appropriate to help you stop smoking and/or vaping.
