Make Monday Your Day to Quit… and Stay Quit

Punchout Stress with High-Intensity Workouts

High-intensity workouts don’t require a lot of time or equipment, but they do offer an escape from daily stressors. This Monday, replace cigarettes with jabs and jumping jacks.

Use the 5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique for Stress Relief Without Smoke

Relieve stress without cigarettes by using the 5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique, a practice which uses all five of your senses to bring greater awareness to your current state-of-being.

You Don’t Need Cigarettes to Manage Your Stress

Many smokers cope with stress by sparking up a cigarette, but understanding of the different types and degrees of stress can help you manage these feelings without the use of tobacco products.

Decaffeinate to Stay Cigarette- and Stress-Free

This Monday, reduce your stress and desire for a cigarette by toning down your daily caffeine intake.

Rely on a Stress-Reducing Playlist Instead of Cigarettes

This Monday, skip the smoke break and listen to a special playlist if you feel stressed.

Stop Stress in its Tracks with Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that can be used to control stress, in addition to anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain.

Curb Hunger Cravings with Mindful Eating

Mindful eating can help you appreciate the taste of food, reduce your risk of over eating, and help you stick to healthier eating habits as your appetite returns.

Cigarette Smoking and Stress Relief

Low-intensity physical exercise like yoga, dancing, or weight training can be powerful tools to manage quit-related stress.