For example, if you are having a big craving and all you can think about is smoking, wouldn’t it be nice to have someone around who can remind you exactly why you are quitting? Someone who could tell you how good you are really doing and that this is too important to just give up on?

That’s why one of the best ways to increase your chances of success is to involve others in your quit attempt. There are several other good reasons to involve people who care about you:

• They can help you get through the tough times
• Telling people makes you feel more committed to quitting
• People really want to help and see you succeed

When thinking about who will be your best source of support, think about everyone you know. Consider all of the people you that you see (or communicate with) on a regular basis – people that you work with, family members, neighbors, doctors, Internet buddies, etc.

Quit Tip: When picking out people who will support your quit efforts, narrow down the list to include those who have your best interest at heart. Ex-smokers and people who love you a lot are great supporters.

The weird thing about support is that some people mean to help you, but in their efforts, they make things worse. So it’s important to let people know exactly how they can support you at any given moment. If they care and you communicate your needs clearly, social support will help to keep your level of motivation high.