Motivation is the key factor when it comes to quitting smoking. You will reap countless rewards from giving up this habit. One or more of them may be just enough to spur you on when it gets difficult. It comes with great health, but it also helps you lower your lung cancer risk. So read this article for starting your quest to stop smoking.

If smoking a cigarette is something you cannot avoid, at least try and stall for time before lighting up. Make yourself do some other activity first, even just taking a walk around the house or drinking a cup of tea. Sometimes a simple distraction is all it takes to help you weather a strong craving. Even if you do succumb to the cigarette in the end, you will at least have smoked one or two less than you normally would have that day.

By telling yourself to wait 10 minutes, you will usually avoid the craving. … Read the rest