Walking is fantastic exercise – great for health and for taking you mind off your cravings.

Keep drinking water to avoid dehydration as this may make withdrawal symptoms worse. Drink out of a bottle when watching the TV or walking home from school or work.

Learn some relaxation techniques. Try Yoga or deep breathing exercises.

Socialise in smoke free restaurants and cinemas or pubs with a No Smoking Policy.

Clean your teeth as soon as you’ve finished a meal - fresh breath will help to avoid the temptation for quick smoke.

Don’t go without meals as you may experience both hunger and nicotine withdrawal at the same time. Glucose (in the form of tablets) will help with cravings and the urge to go to the biscuit tin.

Look for a replacement to keep your fingers out of trouble. Try stress balls, worry beads, desk toys or jigsaw puzzles.

Sugar free lollypops are great when driving or on the phone. Using them will help to break the smoking habit.

If you stop with a work colleague or a friend, you can swap telephone numbers for extra support. You can also speak to a trained smoking cessation adviser during office hours on 01452 429345, or telephone 0800169 0169 between 10am to11pm (including weekends).

Practice saying “I don’t smoke”, this is a more positive phrase than saying “I have given up”.