1. You first must understand all of the reasons that you want to stop.
Do you want to quit smoking because:
You don't want to think of yourself as being less of a person than the non-smokers of this world;
or worry about the money and your health;
or have to dread the thought of running out of fags, or misplacing your matches or lighter;
or feel dirty or miserable;
or worry about how you smell, especially when you kiss a non-smoker (Spouse or Others);
or continue to feel guilty;
But most of all, you no longer want to hate yourself because you are a smoker.
If you figure out which of the above apply to you that is a great start.
2. A considerable number of smokers do not understand even the basics about stopping smoking. Oh sure, you've heard about substitutes - that they are the magic cure. Wrong. Substitutes do nothing for you other than extending your addiction. You do not need substitutes.
3. Get it in head. You are a drug addict - plain and simple. You are addicted to nicotine.
4. The preparation for stopping smoking must begin here!
5. Before you begin - start with this saying and repeat it over and over.
--Whether I like it or not!
--I will soon be smoking my last fag (cigarette)!--
I suggest you continue saying this (not necessarily out loud) over about 7 or 8 days.
This begins the process for you to stop smoking easily. I think youknow where to go from here.