Share - Tell your friends and family that you’ve decided to quit smoking.
Connect - Talk with people who understand; try the SfT Network.
Quitting is easier with the support of people in your life. But, they can’t help you if you don’t tell them what’s going AND what you need from them. We all need different things, so speak up! Not sure how? Here are some suggestions about how to get the conversation STARTed:
- Tell your family and friends that you are quitting because …
- Ask friends and family to check in with you to see how things are going
- Ask your friends and family not to smoke around you
- Identify your triggers, and ask your friends and family to help you avoid them
- Ask your friends and family to help you think of smokefree activities that you can do together (like going to the movies or the gym)
- Ask your friends and family not to let you bum a cigarette—no matter what
- Ask others who are trying to quit for tips and advice to help you stay smokefree
- Let your friends and family know that you may be grouchy while you’re quitting; ask them to put up with you and help you through it
- Ask a friend or family member to quit with you
Ask your friends and family to help you celebrate your smokefree milestones: 24 hours, 3 days, 1 week, etc.