The more you know about how to quit, the better your chances of success.¹ 

Quitting is a very personal experience, but you are not alone. There's no one way that works for everyone. A good way to start is to get as much information as you can, and decide on a plan that's right for you. For details on these Five Keys for Quitting, go to "You Can Quit Smoking: Five Keys for Quitting" 

Learn New Skills and Behaviors You may not think of quitting tobacco as a skill, but in some ways, it's like riding a bike. You figure out how to move forward, keep your balance, and get where you want to go. And if you should fall, you can get up and keep on going. Plan ways to distract yourself from urges. Have other things nearby to hold in your hands or put in your mouth. Look for fun activities that don’t include tobacco. Be prepared to manage withdrawal symptoms. For more information: Smokefree.gov: Quitting Become an Ex: The Day You Quit Smoking Smokefree.gov: Managing Cravings

^1. Dunston A, August 2003. Kicking Butts in the Twenty-First Century: What modern science has learned about smoking cessation, New York: American Council on Science and Health, p.8.