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Article How to quit smoking when you're pregnant or breastfeeding
Stopping smoking at any time during your pregnancy will give your baby a healthier start in life. Here are some handy tips to help you stop smoking.
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Article 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:
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Article How much money is smoking costing you?
It's no secret that smoking is expensive. Exactly how much does it cost you? What could you be spending that money on?
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Article Dealing with friends who smoke or vape
For some people, smoking or vaping is a social activity, but once you've quit there are other ways to catch up with mates.
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Article How can Quitline help?
Quitline counsellors can help you build, and keep up, your motivation to quit, help you create a plan to stop smoking and/or vaping that suits you, and support you throughout your quit journey. Quitline counsellors can also support you if you are using vapes to stop smoking.
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Tactic Breathe in breathe out
Go for a walk. Some fresh air can be energizing and help you tackle the rest of the day.
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Tactic Keep it healthy
Make yourself a herbal tea or have a healthy snack to keep your hands busy.
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Tactic Keep it social
Try some exercise like a walk or a YouTube workout. Make it social and invite a friend or colleague (who doesn't smoke or vape) to join you.
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Tactic What's on the web?
Get moving with a short walk around the block or a gentle exercise video – YouTube has many to choose from.
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Tactic Share it around
Prepare a healthy snack for you both to enjoy – a plate of fruit or some nuts are a great choice.
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