Are You Ready to Quit Smoking?


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To successfully stop smoking takes time and planning. The first step is to assess how motivated you are and to identify your reasons for wanting to stop. Both are important elements of a stop-smoking plan.

The statements below can help you assess your motivation level and the reasons why you want to stop smoking. Once you've answered the questions, print this page as a reminder of your commitment to quit.

	My desire to stop smoking is strong and my reasons for quitting are clear. Yes No

	Things are going fairly smoothly at home and at work. Yes No

	I feel good. My energy is high and my attitude is positive. Yes No

	I can schedule some time for myself over the next few weeks if I need to cope with withdrawal symptoms. Yes No

	I have my stop-smoking support person in place. Yes No

	I am worried about my health. Yes No

	I want to improve my appearance. Yes No

	I do not like my smoking habit. Yes No

	Smoking is a negative factor in my life. Yes No

	I am tired of the way smoking makes me feel. Yes No

	I want to quit smoking for my family. Yes No

	I want to feel in control. Yes No

	I am not going through a major life change. Yes No