LOOKING AT MOTIVATION: One thing to do
Identify your reasons to smoke and your reasons to quit.
Looking at both sides and writing down reasons for each will allow you to see which way you're leaning. It's not how many reasons there are, but how meaningful those reasons are to you. You can decide whether your motivation is strong enough by considering the pros and cons.
Does one thing, on either side, stand out? |
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Do you have a strong reason to smoke and don't really want to quit? |
Do you have a strong reason to smoke but really want to quit? |
Do you have a strong reason to quit? |
You may want to give it some more thought, then redo your list. Perhaps you'll find a stronger reason to quit that will tip the balance. |
Your reasons to smoke will alert you to the trigger situations that may be most difficult. |
This reason will get you started and keep you going. |
SEE THE HELPLINE FACT SHEET: Why Do You Smoke?
