Quit Smoking Forever

Ready to give up smoking? These tips will help you kick the habit for good.

This app teaches how to quit smoking forever. Most seasoned smokers spend part of each and every day hating the fact that they smoke. On the flip side, they relish lighting up with that first cup of coffee or after every meal, as well. The mental tug-of-war this causes creates a state of anxiety for many smokers.

Does your mind bounce back and forth on the issue of smoking cessation? Or do you quit only to find yourself smoking again within days, or at most, a few weeks? Does smoking make you feel weak and powerless? Do you wonder if you'll ever find a way to quit smoking for good?

Statistics tell us that approximately 70 percent of America's 40 million smokers want to quit. We also know that 40 percent of ex-smokers have more than one quit attempt under their belts before stopping permanently.

Nicotine addiction is powerful and smoking cessation involves a lot of work for most people it's not handed to us on a silver platter. You can, however, quit smoking successfully. And the good news is that thousands of people do just that every year. They've found their way out and enjoy a comfortable life free of thoughts of smoking.

If you haven't done it yet, pick your quit date. Don't make it too far in the future because chances are you'll lose motivation before the date arrives. A good rule of thumb is to pick a date within two weeks of deciding to quit. Once you have your date, start gathering supplies to have on hand for your quit and remove all smoking paraphernalia from around the house and car.

Lastly, start a quit journal and make your first entry the reasons why you want to quit smoking. Copy this list onto a single sheet of paper that you can fold and tuck into your purse or wallet to review when craving a cigarette. Add to your list as time goes by think of it as a way to keep your memory green about how much smoking negatively impacted your life before you quit.