Get Ready to Quit

It’s helpful to prepare at the beginning of your quitting journey so things go smoothly. Having the right skills, support, and tools can make it easier to quit. No matter what your quit journey looks like, EX Program can help you choose the right path.

Decide to Quit

BRAIN-simplified

What's your reason for quitting?

"My brother recently had a hospital stay because of his smoking and we thought we were going to lose him. Now I am afraid that I am damaging myself without knowing it. So, this is my motivator. I want to quit vaping before I damage my lungs any more than I already have."

--ajcriddle

Deciding to quit is the first step on your quitting journey. Spend some time writing down your own reasons for quitting, or get inspiration from the EX Community.

Create Your Quit Plan

Have you chosen a quit date yet? Here’s the top 3 reasons why we suggest setting a quit date on EX Program:

  1. Research shows that setting a quit date helps people successfully quit.
  2. You’ll have time to develop an action plan and try out new coping strategies.
  3. You’ll get the most relevant recommendations from EX Program throughout your quit journey.

Your path to quitting starts with a personalized approach: your EX Plan. We'll help you get there! We’ve got resources to help you make your plans to quit.

Get Support From Others

Try this exercise to build your support system! Take a few moments to think about and write your answers to each of the following questions:

  1. Who will you trust for support at home? At work?
  2. Who will be most helpful?
  3. Who should you avoid for a while?

Having good support on your quitting journey can make things easier and increase your chances of quitting successfully. Support can come from people you know, like friends, family, or coworkers. It can also come from other quitters in the online EX Community.

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