Triggers are the situations, emotions, or routines that prompt you to smoke.
Some are physiological (withdrawal), some psychological (thoughts/emotions), and some behavioural (habits/routines).
Common triggers include:
- Waking up
- Coffee or alcohol
- Work breaks
- Stressful moments
- Social situations
- Boredom
- Eating or finishing meals
- Driving
- Being around other smokers
This section guides you to
preparing your quit
Just like taxes, Nicotinell is aware that stress is one of those things we unfortunately have to live with.
You’ve seen this scenario portrayed in countless movies and everyday life: coffee in one hand and a cigarette in the other.
You’re trying to quit smoking and your smoker friends aren’t. What do you do?
Have a drink, light up a cigarette. Coincidence? Not likely.
Just because you’re quitting smoking doesn’t mean you have to give up being a social drinker.
Many people try to quit smoking and fail over and over again. But it is possible to succeed.
Here’s a fact about smoking – smoking while driving increases the risk of car accidents.
Home is supposed to be a place of comfort, not a place of challenge.
Building a strong support circle of friends and family can help make quitting easier.
starting your quit
Fight cigarette cravings and keep the weight off with these healthy food options.
When you are quitting smoking, Nicotinell is aware that waking up each morning brings the realization that there will be no cigarettes today.
Each time you resist the urge to smoke, you’re training your mind to break the link between that activity and a cigarette.
Smoking breaks revolved around making time for yourself. Even though you no longer smoke, you can still enjoy a little downtime.
Nicotinell has some healthier ways to kick off your day
Having a strong emotional reaction to not smoking? You’re not alone.
Avoid smoking at the end of a long the day, when cravings hit hard.
Fight cigarette cravings and keep the weight off with these healthy food options.
succeeding at quitting
Weight gain is often a concern when quitting smoking, since cigarettes suppress the desire to eat.
Quitting smoking gets easier over time, and if you can make it to one year without cigarettes, Nicotinell believes you should feel extremely proud of your accomplishment.
You already knew that quitting smoking is hard. That doesn’t mean going back to smoking after a quit attempt comes easily.
Tobacco cravings and urges to smoke are powerful and can lead to stress.
Check out some tips to help subdue those after-dinner cravings.
Check out some ways to avoid lighting up during the stressful workday.
Having a slip-up doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Try these tips to keep your slip-up just a slip-up.
Whether it’s running a marathon, starting a business or quitting smoking, there are proven strategies.
When someone close to you smokes, it gets that much harder to quit. There are strategies that help.