Reasons to stop
One of the keys to success is wanting to stop. Everyone will have their own reasons for wanting to quit. We asked some people who smoke to give their reasons for wanting to quit and have listed them below. This might help you think about why you want to stop.
- I don’t want to stand outside to smoke, especially in the bad weather.
- To save money.
- I want to set a good example to my children or other family and friends.
- To improve my health.
- I don’t want to damage my appearance.
- To improve fitness.
- To take on the challenge and have sense of achievement.
- To support a friend, partner or family member who is trying to quit.
- To have a better quality of life.
- I am fed up with my house and clothes smelling of smoke.
If you have thought about quitting and feel ready to take the next step, why not create a quit plan? It will look at your own smoking pattern and why you want to stop and create a personalised plan to help you quit.
To help you decide whether or not you want to quit, you could weigh up your reasons for continuing to smoke against the benefits you would enjoy from stopping.