NICORETTE® First Week Challenge
The first week of quitting might be the toughest part of your journey, but it’s also the most important. That’s why we created the NICORETTE® First Week Challenge to help you give yourself the best chance of becoming tobacco and nicotine-free.
How does NICORETTE® First Week Challenge work?
Take the challenge today!
We have gathered all the tools and support you may need to get through that tough first week.
DAY 1: Identify triggers
Strengthen your willpower by limiting or skipping triggers you commonly associate with smoking. For example, if you usually have a cigarette with your morning coffee, then your morning coffee is one of your triggers. Try drinking something else instead!
DAY 2: Keep your hands and mouth busy
Smoking involves keeping your hand and mouth occupied. Therefore, it can be helpful to find a temporary habit that replaces this, e.g. drawing or playing with a rubik's cube.
DAY 3: Write a list!
Nicotine cravings may last up to 10 minutes. Write a list of things you can do in 10 minutes to get you through it. For example, walk around the block, call a friend, call a friend, tidy your desk or catch up on the news.
DAY 4: Think positive!
If you feel tempted to have a cigarette, remind yourself of why you want to give up smoking and focus on the amazing benefits you will see if you do! Remember, you are doing something incredible!
Learn more about the different benefits of quitting smoking.
Day 5: Get Active
Try going for a walk, run or even joining a sports team. Exercise is a great way of dealing with the stress of quitting and burning a few extra pounds.
Day 6: Treat Yourself
Its been 6 days! Calculate how much you would have spent on cigarettes and use that money to treat yourself. You deserve it! Now see how much you could save after 1 month with our Stop Smoking Calculator.
DAY 7: Tackle the cravings with NICORETTE®
When you stop smoking, nicotine withdrawal may make you feel irritable and anxious. NICORETTE® can help tackle these withdrawal symptoms so you can carry on with your day! Find the right product(s) for you.
Once you have conquered the first week, you can carry on with your smoke-free journey. We understand that keeping this up can be difficult, so we have pulled together some facts and tips to help you stay on track.
