BLOOMINGTON – April is a great time to make a fresh start on quitting tobacco; a solid quit plan can help you accomplish that goal.
“Quit plans aren’t one-size-fits-all, and you wouldn’t want them to be,” said IU Health Community Health Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Kristen Terry. “A successful quit plan is personalized to fit your needs and circumstances best.”
She shared that SmokeFree.gov is an excellent resource for starting to work on your plan and includes helpful tips for quitting. Below are steps from SmokeFree.gov that can help you make your plan:
- Pick a quit date
- Let loved ones know you are quitting
- Remove reminders of smoking
- Identify your reasons for quitting smoking
- Identify your smoking triggers
- Develop coping strategies
- Have places you can turn to for immediate help
- Set up rewards for Quit Milestones
“I’ve worked as a tobacco cessation resource for years, and I’ve found that each person has
their reasons for quitting and their journey to success,” said Terry. “Having a solid quit
plan with reliable sources of support is one of the most helpful things you can do for your
tobacco cessation goal.”
Call 1.800.Quit.Now, get help from a trained quit coach and start on a quit plan if you don’t already have one. You can also call this number for free, evidence-based tobacco cessation support. Visit QuitNowIndiana.com to learn more.
For local tobacco prevention and control efforts, visit the Tobacco Free Coalition of Monroe County on Facebook.
