Why Do You Want To Quit Smoking?
Print out this page and check off items that are true for you. When you are ready to quit, the checked items can be a reminder of two things:
- What you’ll need to prepare for when you quit.
- Why you wanted to quit in the first place.
Why I want to quit
____ I would save money.
____ I would not smell like a stale cigarette.
____ I would not have to look for a place to smoke all the time.
____ My health would be better.
____ I don't like feeling addicted.
____ My family would stop nagging me to quit.
____ Food would taste better.
____ I would fit in better socially.
____ I would feel better about my future.
____ I would set a good example for my family and friends.
____ Other_________________________.
Things I like about smoking
____ It relaxes me.
____ It helps me deal with stress.
____ It gives me something to do.
____ I like how it feels to inhale.
____ It's always there for me.
____ It curbs my appetite.
____ Other_________________________.
My worries about quitting
____ How will I fill my free time?
____ How will I relax without a morning smoke?
____ I'm afraid I'll gain too much weight.
____ What will I do when I am driving my car?
____ How will I relax after dinner?
____ How will I cope with my emotions?
____ I am afraid I won't stay quit.
____ I won’t fit in with my family or friends.
____ I'll be lonely.
____ Other_________________________.
Things I don't like about smoking
____ The fear of getting cancer
____ The taste in my mouth
____ Frequent colds
____ Difficulty breathing
____ The expense
____ My dependence on it
____ Difficulty quitting
____ Other_________________________