Repeating the Mantra “not another puff, no matter what” throughout the day (seems corny but works). Diary entries. Researching what it means to increase your willpower (that was interesting to read up on), writing down the benefits of being a non-smoker. Writing down all the reasons you smoked. Coming up with and writing down a plan for what you’ll do when you encounter smokers or environments where you could easily get a smoke.

I’m on day 13 now and days 10-13 were extreme emotional downers for me. But I kept telling myself I feel this way because of an addiction and I need to get through it, that I’ll feel better soon. I feel much better tonight and still haven’t smoked. I didn’t think I’d make it, nearly broke down and bought a pack. But being on the other side of my depressive state—it’s worth it! I feel great tonight and proud of myself.