Keep a family photo on your phone at all times to remind yourself why you're giving up. Instead of reaching for your cigarettes, look at the people you love.

Exercise doesn’t have to mean changing into shorts and getting sweaty, there are plenty of exercises you can do without even moving from your seat.

There are loads of apps for smartphones that provide you with interactive ways of keeping your smoking habit under control.

Understanding why you've failed in the past is an important part of making a successful attempt as you can actively avoid certain situations.

You might have noticed over the past few months that the smoking triggers you expected didn’t actually match those you experienced. Put together a new list.

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.

Many gym classes are designed specifically for people at different stages of pregnancy. Speak to a healthcare professional to find out what you could be doing.

It's great to have a few distraction tactics ready for when unexpected cravings strike, such as getting in touch with a neglected friend or a family member.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Extra oxygen in your blood system is a great way of counteracting the symptoms of fatigue or headaches that you may be experiencing from nicotine withdrawal.

Part of the quit process is replacing cigarettes with something less harmful. A swig of mouthwash whenever a craving hits will give you a fresh alternative.

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.

The minute you crave a cigarette, set a timer instead. Try putting having a cigarette off for 15 minutes, then another 15, then again, until your craving goes.

To successfully quit it helps to understand your smoking triggers; the times and situations that prompt you to light up.

Freshen up the fabrics in your house and car. Your curtains, favourite smoking chair and cushions could all do with a good steam clean.