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Break the day into segments.
Concentrate on getting through a few hours at a time.
Let your victories be small ones; they will add up to the big one.
If coffee or alcohol means cigarettes, avoid them at least temporarily.
Instead of lighting up after a meal, leave the table as soon as you are finished. Try clearing the dishes or taking a walk.
If you're in an area where you have an option, such as a restaurant, always make sure you sit in a non-smoking section.
No matter where you are, try to avoid people who are smoking.
Try holding a pencil or rolling a toothpick through your fingers
For oral gratification, keep a supply of carrots, celery, or sugarless gum nearby.
Occupy your free time with activities that do not allow you to hold a cigarette, such as exercise or housework.
 

The urge to light up a cigarette is going to be with you for a while after you have given up smoking.

  Small urges may crop up for the rest of your life, so you are going to have to learn to deal with them.
  These are just a few examples of how to change your routine. Play little tricks on yourself to avoid situations in which you routinely smoke.
   
   
   
   
 
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