Change your habits

Smoking habits

I often smoke when…

I am driving

I am sad

Someone offers me a cigarette

I am frustrated

I am stressed

I have just eaten a meal

I am working or studying

Someone is smoking in front of me

I am happy

I have withdrawal symptoms

I am drinking coffee or tea

A negative event happens in my life

It’s the morning

I am drinking alcohol

It is part of a celebration or special event

Possible solutions

Chew some gum

Listen to my favourite music or a podcast

Drink a large glass of water

Remember how good I’ll feel about myself if I don’t smoke

Chat to someone for five minutes

Seek out someone who listens when I need to talk about my smoking

Think of what this means for people I care about

Eat a healthy snack

Remember the benefits of stopping

Do some exercises like 10 star jumps

Use my hands for something else (like knitting or playing a video game)

Use mouthwash

Change another habit

Change your snacking habits

Change your exercise habits

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