2021: The perfect time to quit tobacco

Not many can disagree that 2020 was a difficult year, and everyone looked forward to a new start in 2021. With three-quarters of the year almost gone, there’s still time to focus on quitting tobacco before the year ends. Whether you use cigarettes, e-cigarettes or chewing tobacco, there really is no better time to start quitting tobacco use.

Nevertheless, it won’t be easy, and you shouldn’t expect to quit in one day. There’s no one right way to success, but there are some requirements, and it will take persistence. Here are some tips to help begin this difficult journey.

Have a reason

The decision to quit must come from you. There may be loved ones that are urging you to quit, but the real commitment must be yours. Write down your reasons to quit, or create an inspiration board so you can look at it every time you want to smoke — anything that will give you the motivation to keep going.

Set a date

Picking a quit day is an important step in quitting. Picking a day with significance is sometimes beneficial, but pick a day within the next month. Waiting too long will give you too much time to change your mind. Whatever the day, circle it on your calendar and make a strong, personal commitment to quit on that day.

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