Giving up smoking is a very difficult thing to do. There are many places that you can get help and it is a good idea to look at these before you actually start.
There is a selection of websites which will tell you about different methods of giving up smoking that could be very useful. They will explain what different techniques you can use and how they work. This will help you to decide which seems the best for you.
You may also find it useful to discuss things with your GP. They might be able to give you some information but also discuss with you what might help you. They may even be able to prescribe tablets for you if you both think that this will be the best help for you.
It is worth making sure that you time things right. You do not want to give up smoking at a time when you are particularly stressed because it could mean that you will find the cravings harder to resist. You may find it better to do it at a busy time though as boredom can sometimes cause you to smoke.
Only you know when you smoke the most and you need to consider this when thinking about how to stop. If you smoke when you go out with friends then stop going out for a while until you are confident you can resist. If you smoke most in the day time, then find something to occupy you at that time to help distract you.
It is worth writing down your goal. Write down the date when you want to no longer be smoking and put it somewhere prominent and look at it every day. You might decide to cut down each day until then or just stop smoking completely on that particular day. Whatever you decide to do, write that down as well, so that you are clear as to your goal and you can see it frequently.
Setting a goal will help you to remain focus and having coping techniques should help you to deal with the cravings you get once you give up.