Planning Your Tryout Period 

How should you pick a quit date?

People are more successful in quitting when they set a target such as selecting a day that they intend to quit.
Choose a date as soon as possible. A month works well because you have enough time to prepare yourself to quit but not enough time to talk yourself out of it.
It's best to let your Quit Buddy, family, and friends know of your quit date.

Planning Your Tryout Period 

Picking Your Quit Date

Find a day where you have less stress and more control. The following options might help you pick an appropriate day that works for you.

Quit on Special Events

Some people prefer to quit on a specific day marking a special event as a gift to themselves. Some examples include:

      Your birthday, make it a gift to yourself.

      Your wedding anniversary, make it a gift to your partner.

      New Year's day, a new year, a new resolution.

      Independence Day, celebrate your upcoming independence from nicotine.

Avoid Quitting on Special Events

    For others, these special events or days might come with celebrations or memories that pose difficulties to quitting. You should find what works for you in selecting your quit date. You may prefer to quit the day after the special event if that works better for you.

Quit on Specific Weekdays

    Based on the weekdays in which you smoke the most, you can determine the best day of the week for you to quit.

    How about a fresh start every Monday?

    Research has shown that starting again each Monday can improve your motivation to quit. Rather than have a new year resolution, you can have a new week resolution! You can elect to have specific messages sent to you every Monday to help you jumpstart your week.

    How about trying to quit over the weekend?

    If you smoke at work, quit on the weekend or during a day off. That way you'll already be cigarette-free when you return.

Planning Your Tryout Period 

Picking Your Quit Date

Have you decided on a quit date?

Lifestyle changes can be difficult, and there may be several reasons why you may not feel ready.
Even if you are hesitant, trying to quit for a period of time can help.
Your peer motivator will support you with tracking your progress and reflecting during your tryout.
Having a structured tryout period will increase your chances of success.

Planning to Quit

Your Tryout Period

Picking a date is a big step, and it is okay to feel nervous. Trying it out can help you determine your quit method, what withdrawal symptoms to expect, and how to cope with them.

Here are some tips to consider

  • Discuss your tryout with a Quit Buddy
  • Set a goal (cutting down, stopping completely, etc.)
  • Determine how long your tryout period will last
  • Select practice quit method (NRT, medication, counseling, etc.)
  • Check in with Peer Motivator to reflect