{"id":1419,"date":"2021-03-09T10:49:30","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T10:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/healthandwellbeing-news\/?p=1419"},"modified":"2021-03-09T10:49:30","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T10:49:30","slug":"national-no-smoking-day-march-10th-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/healthandwellbeing-news\/2021\/03\/09\/national-no-smoking-day-march-10th-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"National No Smoking Day – March 10th 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is No Smoking Day?<\/h2>\n

No Smoking Day was first held in 1984, coinciding with Ash Wednesday. Since then, it\u2019s grown to become a major health awareness day, supported by a mix of public health and voluntary sector organisations, including the NHS and the British Heart Foundation.<\/p>\n

The purpose of the day is to raise awareness around the dangers of smoking and the\u00a0health benefits of quitting<\/a>. It is also another great opportunity to quit if you missed the \u2018New Year, New You\u2019 January quit season.<\/p>\n

5 tips to prepare for No Smoking Day<\/h2>\n

1. Decide on a quitting method<\/h3>\n

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) comes in a lot of different forms. For example patches, gums, sprays, etc. so you can pick the method that suits you.<\/p>\n

2. Tell people you\u2019re taking part<\/h3>\n

Tell your friends and family about your decision to quit and take part in No Smoking Day. Telling those closest to you about your quit attempt can give you that extra bit of motivation when the going gets tough. It also means there\u2019ll be people around you who understand what you\u2019re going through as you attempt to become tobacco-free.<\/p>\n

3. Find a quitting buddy<\/h3>\n

No Smoking Day is a national quit smoking awareness day, so you can be safe in the knowledge that you\u2019re not alone when you\u2019re taking part. Having a \u201cquitting buddy\u201d, who\u2019s stopping smoking with you can act as a massive boost. They can give you guidance and support, and understand what you\u2019re going through.<\/p>\n

4. Try to stay away from anything smoking-related<\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided to give up for No Smoking Day,\u00a0removing anything that you associate\u00a0with smoking from your home could help to keep your mind off cigarettes.<\/p>\n

Empty your ashtrays and hide them in a cupboard and make sure there are no lighters or matches lying around. And if you smoke in your car, then don\u2019t forget to give that the once-over too. \u00a0Using air fresheners can remove the smell of smoke so you can start afresh on March 10th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

5. De-stress<\/h3>\n

Mentally preparing for quitting smoking is another important step in the run-up to No Smoking Day. Smoking is highly addictive, so quitting is a very difficult task. When you first stop smoking, cravings can be very powerful, and you may feel overwhelmed or stressed. Try to\u00a0focus on the positive reasons for quitting smoking, like improving your health and saving money.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to bear in mind that cravings are only temporary, and that in the long run you\u2019re actually likely to feel less stressed when you\u2019ve quit smoking. Read Nicorette’s full guide<\/a>\u00a0on how to manage stressful situations when you\u2019re quitting.<\/p>\n

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