2nd Inning:
Pick a Quit Date
The first step is to pick your quit date. Even if you think you're
ready to quit now, we suggest that you take at least a week to
get ready. This gives you time to:
- get psyched up for quitting
- cut back before you quit by tapering down, cutting out dipping or chewing in a few of your favorite situations, or switching to a lower nicotine snuff
- check with your doctor or dentist about nicotine gum
There is no "ideal" time to quit, but some times are
better than others. Low-stress times are best-like the off-season
or spring training, when you're under the least pressure. Everyone
has their own quit time--pick yours.
"I quit on my son's first birthday." (Glenn Hoffman,
former Angel)
"I quit in the off-season because during the season, it was
tough. You see everybody doing it and you think 'I want one.'"
(Tony Welborn, former minor-league pitcher)
Having a quit date in mind is important, no matter how far off
it is. But it's best to pick a date in the next month, so you
don't put it off too long. Pick a date that looks good for you
and write it in below.