Reflect On Your Past Change Attempts

This may be your first time thinking about quitting or trying to quit. If you are like many, though, this is not your first rodeo. Think about the times you thought about quitting in the past.

If you have never tried to quit before, think about another major change you have made in the past. It doesn’t have to be health-related. The point is to identify strengths from your experience-and see what tripped you up.

*  What motivated you then? How important was it for you to change?

*  How did you try to make this change?

*  What went well? What did not go well?

*  What will you do the same this time?

*  What will you do differently this time?

With your experiences, you probably have ideas of what might work for you. Use the strategies in this guide to build on what you already know helps you succeed.