There are lots of good reasons to stop smoking.
Smoking is bad for you. 1 in 2 smokers will die of a tobacco-related disease.
Finding your own reasons to quit can keep you motivated when you stop smoking.
Health reasons
The health benefits of quitting start immediately.
You can improve your:
- breathing
- heart rate and blood pressure
- levels of anxiety
- energy levels
- dental health
Health benefits of stopping smoking
Improve your quality of life
You will be amazed at the freedom you feel when you quit.
When you stop smoking, you:
- save time and energy - you do not have to think about when and where you can smoke
- can improve your activity levels
- reduce worries about your future health
- improve the air quality in your home or car
Think about how quitting could improve your daily life. For example, being able to do activities without getting out of breath.
Improve or protect your appearance
Quitting smoking improves your:
- skin
- hair
- nails
- teeth
- breath
Your clothes and hair also stop smelling of smoke.
To save money
Quitting can help you:
- spend less money
- reduce money worries in a small way
- save money to buy something meaningful to you
You can keep track of what you save if you create a quit plan.
Quitting for someone else
Smoking can affect other people in your life.
When you stop smoking, you:
- protect your family from secondhand smoke
- are a good role model - children of parents who smoke are more likely to smoke themselves
- can participate more in events or physical activities
This can motivate many people to quit.
Other people may also ask you to quit. But it's good to find your own reasons.
If someone asks you to quit, you could:
- think about what you like or dislike about smoking
- think about how quitting could benefit you
- tell them if you have any worries about quitting
- ask for specific support
- ask them to understand if you do not feel ready to quit