Pregnancy affects the smoking medications available to you so chat with an expert – a doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.

Work your way through that mounting pile of bills, forms and paperwork to give yourself a distraction and a real sense of self-satisfaction when it's done.

A change in appetite can be one of the first things a quitter notices. A large meal topped with a rich dessert saps the energy you need to resist cravings

If you usually drink coffee or tea throughout the day, change your drink to avoid the trigger mechanism that connects it with smoking.

As your quit attempt progresses you may need the morale support of someone who's going through the same emotions that you are. Find someone you can trust!

Think of something you’ve always wanted to learn, and commit to it. Use the time that you would have spent smoking to expand your skills.

A whole month without cigarettes is well worth celebrating and by now you should be seeing the benefits, so take stock of your huge achievement.

Even if you enjoy smoking, images of diseased lungs or full ashtrays are always a shock to the system and will give you a good reason not to act on cravings.

With all that money you’re saving from not smoking, you’ll be able to afford to splash out on making a really special room for your little one.

Avoid contact with your regular smoking partners. If someone invites you for a cigarette, have an excuse prepared to avoid the big “I’ve quit” discussion.

It's not always a good idea to tell the world that you're quitting. Family support can give you a huge boost, as can ex smokers who’ll understand your struggle.

If you've faltered, it's not a lost cause, you may be able to try a different approach that suits you better. Go and see a healthcare professional for advice.

Combining a non-smoking environment with a visual distraction is a good way to beat the cravings, whether on your own or with a group of smoke free friends.

Well done, you made it through seven days without smoking! This isn't time to get complacent, but you can afford to give yourself a pat on the back.

Smoking doesn't just damage your health, your looks can really suffer too. Take a photo of your teeth every day to see how they become gradually brighter.

Not just the ones in your laundry basket. Give your jeans, coats and scarves a thorough wash to rid them of smoky smells.

Forever seems a long time, so take it slowly, setting small manageable goals like not smoking before breakfast, or quitting for a week, then two, and so on.

Knowing what kind of smoker you are helps you to assess the right approach or medication to take to help increase your chances of success.

Smoking is often part of a routine which involves commuting and lighting up during breaks. For the first few days, it may be easier to change your environment.