Using tobacco leaves to make tea
Take out the tobacco leaves from cigarettes and soak them in hot water, just like steeping tea leaves. Then drink the "tobacco water" that the tobacco leaves produce. Most people find this taste unpleasant, which can make them lose interest in smoking.
Relieve stress
Is your smoking habit mainly caused by work-related stress? If so, remove all smoking tools from your surroundings, change your work environment and procedures. Keep some sugar-free gum, fruits, fruit juice, and mineral water in your workplace. Take short breaks and go outside for some exercise.
Write a commitment letter to your children
Write a commitment letter to quit smoking and let your children supervise you. You wouldn't want to be seen as dishonest in front of your children, right?
Make a public bet
Some people who used to smoke have successfully quit by making a public bet. One of the effects is to publicly quit smoking and seek support from friends and colleagues. It's even better if there's a wager involved.
Attend fewer gatherings
If you are invited to a gathering where everyone smokes, it's best to politely decline such invitations at least in the early stages of quitting smoking, until you no longer feel the urge to smoke.
Get rid of smoking tools
Ashtrays, lighters, and cigarettes can all be triggers for smokers trying to quit. It's best to throw them all away.
Shift your focus
Instead of spending your evenings in front of the TV as usual, try getting a massage, listening to laser discs, surfing the internet, or discussing the stock market with friends over the phone, etc.
