The difference between “I’d like to be a non-smoker,” and “I am a nonsmoker” starts with a dream and ends with a commitment. To get from one place to another is a journey that begins with recognizing all the advantages of becoming smoke-free. Although we know that having the right frame of mind and having a plan in place are important steps in this process. We also know that some people may always say, “I’m not quite ready to set a quit date.”
If you have simply put some thought into quitting or even taken a few steps such as cutting down, but have never committed to setting a quit date, we would encourage you to reconsider. Setting a quit date makes your goal a reality. Here are some steps you can take for setting your quit date:
You are taking one of the most important steps in your life by setting your quit date. Good luck on your journey to become smoke free!
Dr. Richard D. Hurt is an internationally recognized expert on tobacco dependence. A native of Murray, Kentucky, he joined Mayo Clinic in 1976 and is now a Professor of Medicine at its College of Medicine. In 1988, he founded the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center and since then its staff has treated more than 50,000 patients for tobacco dependence. Send your questions directly to Dr. Hurt at AskTheExpert@becomeanex.org
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