Your quit day

Your First Two Weeks Off Cigarettes

This section is for anyone who's ready to stop smoking. It shows you what to do on Quit Day and how to get through the first two weeks after quitting.

Your Quit Day

I chose this day.
This day is mine.
Today, I choose not to smoke anymore.

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The most important thing to do on your quit day is BE GOOD TO YOURSELF. Quit Day and the first weeks after quitting can be hard. Take one day at a time. Learn how others who quit got through their first two weeks.

Recipe for Willpower = One part thought + One part action

Quitters with strong willpower are those who use positive thoughts and actions to fight smoking urges. Read about what worked for the Clear Horizons quitters. Think of ways you can add thoughts and actions to resist your smoking urges.

Meditation for the First Day I don't have to quit forever; I can go back and use tabacco tomorrow if I want to; all I have to do is just not use it today.

We can do anyting fot this one day. Nothing will be too much for us. We can even break the day down into each of its 24 hours if the struggle demands it. We can then focus on just one hour at a time. We can survive 60 minutes at a time without a cigarette. How freeing it is to realize we only have to quit smoking for today.

I will do whatever I need to, to live without a cigarette today.

Don R.
"I did my best to avoid temptation. The first few weeks, I really tried to stay away from smokers and places where people were smoking. I found I didn't miss cigarettes as much when no one was smoking around me."

Bob
"I was my own coach and cheering section during those early weeks. I'd tell myself, 'I know I can do this. I'll just have to take it one day at a time, one urge at a time.' I knew things would get easier. Quitting smoking was a big personal success for me."

Catherine "I changed my morning routine, starting on my quit day. I used to start out with coffee and a few cigarettes before I got dressed. Now, I shower and dress first. Then, I eat a good breakfast with tea instead of coffee. Instead of sitting at the table, I leave a little earlier for work. That way, I can take a nicer route, and I feel relaxed when I get there."