Get clear on your \u201cwhy\u201d<\/p>\n
The reason you\u2019re quitting should be your most powerful motivator. \u201cIt might be because you\u2019re spending way too much money on vapes; it might be because you feel rubbish and you want to feel better. It might be because your family keeps telling you about the health harms, and they\u2019re worried,\u201d she says. Be specific. If saving money is the goal<\/a>, think about what that could add up to \u2013 maybe it\u2019s a fancy gym membership, a weekend away or finally booking that surfing camp you\u2019ve been putting off. If it\u2019s about health, consider what feeling better would allow you to do, whether that\u2019s getting through a workout without feeling breathless, sleeping better or having more energy day to day. The clearer the reason, the easier it is to stay focused.<\/p>\n Adjust your social habits (for now)<\/p>\n If certain social environments trigger smoking or vaping, it\u2019s worth removing yourself from them, even if it\u2019s just for a little while. \u201cIt might feel like a really drastic step,\u201d she says, \u201cbut it doesn\u2019t need to be permanent.\u201d<\/p>\n Skipping a night at the pub or opting out of knock-off drinks isn\u2019t about cutting yourself off \u2013 it\u2019s about breaking the link between socialising in this way and the inevitable nicotine hit. In the meantime, try alternatives like taking up a new hobby, catching a movie or meeting for coffee.<\/p>\n Learn from each attempt<\/p>\n Relapses or slip-ups are part of the process, and they don\u2019t mean you\u2019ve failed. \u201cEach attempt gets you closer to quitting for good,\u201d she says. \u201cIf you slip, treat it as a learning moment. Figure out what didn\u2019t work and adjust.\u201d<\/p>\n Everyone\u2019s path to quitting looks different, so if one approach doesn\u2019t work, it doesn\u2019t mean the next won\u2019t. Speaking to your pharmacist or GP can also help, with options like nicotine replacement therapies or other medications to manage cravings. Most importantly, quitting often takes more than one attempt. The key is adjusting your approach, staying consistent and giving yourself the best chance to quit for good \u2013 your health will thank you for it.<\/p>\n This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Quit. For support to stop vaping or smoking visit quit.org.au<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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