"Because it's bad for you" isn't good enough. To have the will power to quit and stay quit you need a powerful and personal reason to quit. Maybe you have small children and don't want to expose them to second hand smoke. Perhaps you have a family history of cancer and are deathly afraid. Come to a conclusion of what is the best reason for you to quit. Something that is mightier than the urge to light up.

Tip #2: Manage Your Stress/Reward yourself

Most people will tell you that they smoke because the nicotine helps them relax. While and after quitting you'll need other ways to handle daily stress. When ever you think of smoking, take a walk. Physical activity always helps to decrease stress and it magically gives you a positive outlook. Listen to your favorite music and get a massage every two weeks as a reward for quitting. If at all possible try to avoid stressful situations during the first few weeks of quitting. This is why it is crucial to communicate with people in your life to let them know that you are quitting smoking. As you enjoy all your new found health benefits you will realize you have more money in your pocket. One huge benefit of quitting smoking is all the money you will save. Spend this money on yourself as your reward for quitting. Invest in a new hobby or buy a gym membership. When you quit smoking your life will change in many ways you never imagined. New habits will come to you. Invest in yourself and build a better life.

Tip #3: practice sport

Exercise always makes your mind and body feel more alive and clear. It will help reduce nicotine cravings and ease many withdrawal symptoms. Keep your mind and your body busy. Haven't you always wanted to have a garden? Well, now's the perfect time to plant one! You'll be busy pulling weeds before you know it and enjoying all your delicious vegetables. When you feel yourself wanting to smoke, go for a walk with your dog instead or head to the gym where you can really get away from it all! The extra calories you burn will also ward off any weight you may gain as you are well on your way to quitting smoking.

Tip #4: Build new social habits

 many smokers are smokers for social reasons. If you have a lot of friends who smoke then you need to find new ways of spending time with them that doesn't involve cigarettes. If this means you need to avoid drinking with your buddies on Friday night for a few months then that may be a step you have to take to avoid relapsing.

Tip #5: Stay Away from Smokers 
You should try to avoid the company of your colleagues or friends who smoke. Even if you meet them tell them about your decision so that they can respect it. Also, you can even encourage them to join them in quitting the smoking.

Tip #6: Consult a Doctor 
You need to consult a doctor or a pharmacist. If you are finding it too difficult to quit smoking then he might refer some nicotine medications as an alternate safer source of nicotine, which is much lower in concentration then in cigarettes. Nicotine medications are extremely useful in curbing your urge for nicotine, however these medications must be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Also to divert your attention from smoking, you can eat chewing gum.
Tip #7: Try Try again!

While quitting it's very common to fall back and have a relapse. Almost all smokers try several times before finally quitting for good. Investigate and examine the reasons and circumstances of why you had a relapse. Re-set your quit date again if you have to, but never give up. It's never too late to quit! View these as opportunities to reaffirm and remember the strong personal reasons for initially quitting and recommit yourself to those goals of living a healthier and longer life.