Many people try to quit smoking several times before they quit for good. Preparing to quit will make it easier. Quitting smoking is both a mental and a physical undertaking. You must overcome two obstacles: a physical addition to nicotine and a habit.

Here are seven tips to help ease the way to a smoke-free life:

• Think about why you want to quit. 
• Pick a stress-free time to quit. 
• Ask for support and encouragement from family, friends and colleagues. 
• Exercise each day to relieve stress and improve your health. 
• Get plenty of rest. 
• Eat a balanced diet. 
• Join a smoking-cessation program or other support group.

Here Are the Tools to Help You Stop Now

		Facing Up to Smoking Your doctor or family may have told you to stop smoking, but only you can decide if and when you're ready to quit.
		Planning Your Quit Strategy Once you decide to quit, the next step is to come up with a stop-smoking plan that's right for you.
		Taking the Big Step You have lots of options to choose from to help you quit, from nicotine replacement therapy to smoking cessation programs.
		Staying Smoke Free You've passed the first hurdle: You've quit. The next challenge is to resist the temptation to fall back into old habits.
		Teens and Smoking Talk to your teen about the risks of smoking. If you smoke, be a good example and quit.
		Smoking During Pregnancy Tobacco smoke harms your developing baby. No matter how far along you are, it's never too late to quit.

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