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

It may be easier to confide anonymously in others than it is to share your feelings with your friends and family. Online forums are full of likeminded people.

You should be drinking at least three 500ml glasses a day. Make a mark on your hand every time you finish one otherwise you'll forget.

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

Try a recipe to start enjoying your new and improved palate. Choose one that takes a lot of skill and concentration to help keep your mind focussed.

Now that you're a bonafide non smoker, this might be a good time to take stock of other areas of your life such as your job or living situation.

Smoking has probably become linked to many of your day-to-day activities, such as commuting to and from work or meeting up with friends.

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!

Giving up smoking by becoming a hermit is one thing, but at some point you're going to need overcome a situation where you previously lit up without thinking.

Congratulations, you've made a whole year - 365 days, some of which were easier than others! Remember this date every year as your second birthday.

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.

While nobody likes a know-it-all ex-smoker, let people you know who are thinking of quitting that you're able to help them through if they need it.

Every smoker has a different story, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take some inspiration from others who have been trying to quit.

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.

Exactly what was it that made you smoke again? You need to decide how you will cope with that issue the next time it comes up.

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.