Stop Planning, Start Stopping
You’re going to quit. You just need to get through your buddy’s bachelor party, and then you have your strategy all mapped out. But new research suggests there’s a more effective way to quit: Put the cigarette down, throw the pack away, and don’t buy a new one. Don’t think about it. Just do it. Now. Quitting on a whim doesn’t seem like the smartest plan, but spontaneous quitters are actually more successful than their strategizing peers. About half of all smokers decide to quit on impulse, and those smokers are 2.6 times more likely to kick the habit than those who plan their quit date most likely because their “I’ve had it” mindset keeps them on track.
