Smoking is addictive, and trying to quit is equally difficult.
Smokers would agree, since at one point of time in their life they would have had the will power to quit, even if it was for a few days.
There are several products in the market today that claim to get rid of this dreadful habit, does it work? We don't know yet, unless you know someone who's successfully tried it.
Until then you have to rely on what the hoardings claim.
There are many health issues that arise due to smoking and smokers are aware of it.
Most of them are lung ailments while some even suffer from major heart stoke; this is because the nicotine thickens the blood.
Scientific studies show that smoking has a traumatic effect on the body as well as the mind.
Inspite of these millions are addicted to smoking.
Here are a few tips that should help you quit smoking, although you do need to have a strong will power that will back you up.

1. The time you choose to quit smoking should not be on days that are stressful, holidays or before you're up for a presentation, this will only induce the urge.
   Instead pick on a day that is of significance, like your birthday, anniversary or New Years (although I do know several who haven't been able to stick to their New Year resolutions).
   When you're preparing to quit smoking, get rid of every item that is related to smoking like ashtrays, matches, lighters etc from your work desk as well as from home.
   Most importantly if your on medications get yourself checked by your doctor and let him know that you are going to quit smoking.
   He should let you know if there would be any effects caused by the medications; also he would be in the right position to prescribe something for your withdrawal effects.
   
2. There are several medications available now in the market that will help you quit smoking.
   These medications help reduce the withdrawal symptoms that nicotine causes, and help you get on the right track.
   There are some others that will also help you get out of any mental depression just in case you feel you're heading towards it.
   Several nicotine patches are available and you can opt for it.
   They release small doses of nicotine through your pores into your blood stream and you don't have the craving to head for a smoke.
   
3. Smoking is physical act, your hands and your lips are involved in it.
   They therefore get accustomed to it, if you feel like these type of cravings, head for a toothpick, lollipop sunflower seeds, mint, chewing gum etc this should help you quit smoking.
   
4. The major change you need to make is within yourself if you want to quit smoking.
   Identify activities that would accompany you while smoking, like drinking coffee, after meals, when in stress etc.
   this should help you predict when you're craving would begin and you can take control of it.
   Exercise also helps a lot, it gets the clean blood flowing and is a great diversion.
   

Once you learn to quit smoking, don't forget to reward yourself with a nice movie, break, or a meal.