Quitting a nicotine addiction is never  easy, regardless of the nicotine product. No addiction is entirely  chemical, so addressing the ritual and social aspect of your addiction  is equally critical to successfully quitting. Support from your friends  and family helps, but the most important changes have to come from you. A   step-by-step guide for beating your nicotine addiction helps address  the obstacles associated with each stage of quitting.
Instructions
         -          -                 1                                Identify your reasons for  quitting. Everyone is different, so note the reasons most important to  you, such as your children's health or a smoke-induced illness. Having a  clear goal or incentive for long-term success makes quitting more  purposeful. 
 
-                 2                                Set a quit date. Decrease  withdrawal by choosing a date that is at least one week away, but don't  wait much longer or you risk continually postponing your quitting plans.  Begin cutting back on the amount of nicotine you consume during this  week. Your quit day won't feel so drastic if you incrementally reduce  your nicotine consumption over several days. 
 
-                 3                                Share your goal. Telling your  friends and family increases your accountability and gives you the  opportunity to explain what you need from them, such as not smoking or  chewing around you. Encourage a friend to quit with you, beating any  addiction is always easier with a supportive partner. 
 
-                 4                                Write down the times you are  most likely to smoke or chew such, as after a meal or during your work  break. Beating any addiction is easier when you know your triggers and  can find appropriate replacement activities. 
 
-                 5                                Change your routine on quitting  day. This day should be the start of a new, healthier you, so set  yourself up for success by avoiding your previous pitfalls. If your  previous routine included waking up, walking the dog, eating your  breakfast and having a cigarette before taking a shower, change your  routine. Instead, try eating a power bar while walking your dog and  shower immediately after returning to avoid tempting downtime. 
 
-                 6                                Try new things and keep busy.  Anything that physically prevents you from smoking or chewing is a great  activity. Some good examples of distractions include swimming, yoga,  knitting or even playing video games if you're bored. Try committing  more free time someplace where smoking is prohibited, such as an animal  shelter or a children's hospital. 
 
-                 7                                Document your feelings. The  first weeks of quitting nicotine are rough, so try writing down you  emotions, successes and temptations to channel that energy in a  productive way. Continue journaling for several months so you can see  the changes in yourself and your life. If you ever go back to smoking or  chewing, having a journal will help you identify your mistakes the  first time. 
 
-                 8                                Reward yourself each day you  stay nicotine free. Some people find having a money jar especially  helpful. Put the cash you would normally have spent on nicotine products  into a jar at the end of each day. You'll be amazed how quickly you  save enough money for a rewarding activity like great seats at a  sporting event or a relaxing massage.