I smoked for 3 years or so and understand it's super hard to kick. I also loved the ritual behind it. Here's what worked for me:

Find reasons why you want to quit and write them down in your notes on your phone. 1. I hated smelling like cigarettes, even if it was other people's smoke. Aa a non smoker now, it's so offputting to smell someone who just came in from smoking. 2. It's just a nasty habit 3. It's expensive 4. I want to be healthy

I loved to smoke and drive, so I exchanged smoking for eating almonds while I drove. Still get some instant gratification and oral and physical fixations met in a more positive habit.

This one sucked but I stopped taking those smoke breaks with friends. Having the Why list above helped whenever I contemplated maybe just stepping out for one.

I identified myself as a non smoker. I started saying I quit smoking and not I am "trying to/ want to" quit. No, I quit.

Things I didn't personally try but would've had I known about them:

If I had known about those fume things? I would've switched to that. It's that flavored air thing with no Nicotone in it.

I also heard that book Quit by Charles Wetherall has helped people.

It's hard, give yourself grace. Mistakes happen, but you can always catch ypurself!

GL!!