The potential for failure and lack of willpower are very common reasons that people give up on the idea of quitting smoking. With the information provided here, you can take the first steps to quitting. Soon you will be on track to being totally smoke-free!

Stop smoking as soon as you can. Cold turkey may not be the most effective approach for you. By doing this, you are almost certain to fail. Nicotine is so addictive that a method like therapy, the patch or medication is recommended. This will increase your likelihood of quitting for good.

Tell your loved ones that you're quitting smoking today. When you let people know your plans, they can help you keep temptation away and stay motivated. With this support, you can optimize your chance to quit successfully.

Smoking cessation is one of the few times when it is best to procrastinate; delay tactics are often an effective strategy. With the delay tactic, you tell yourself that you will have a smoke in just ten minutes and go do something else. After those ten minutes are up, distract yourself with something else. Generally, a 10 minute delay will be all you need to get over the urge to smoke. If you still feel the urge, repeat the process! Tell yourself you'll wait five to ten minutes before smoking.

If you would like to stop smoking, you might consider switching from your favorite brand of cigarette. Consider smoking a brand you don't like. Smoke them exactly like you smoked your favorite brand, so you get the full experience of their nastiness. This is the first step to quitting.

Try to not smoke as much. If you want to quit smoking completely, this can get you pointed in the right direction. You should at least wait an hour or two before you have a smoke after you wake up. Another alternative is to smoke only part of a cigarette each smoking session.

Each time you hit a landmark in your regimen to quit smoking, reward yourself. Come up with a worthwhile reward for every set amount of days, weeks