Thinking about trying to kick the smoking habit?  Here are 10 tips to help you on your journey:

1.  Call 800-227-2345 and create a quit plan

2.  Create a smoke-free home and car

3.  Practice relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation

4.  Use oral substitutes such as carrot sticks, cinnamon sticks and water

5.  Take frequent walks and choose a route away from stores that sell cigarettes

6.  Find a stop-smoking aid

7.  Clean jackets and coats that carry cigarette smoke

8.  Find something to do with your hands, like playing guitar, sewing or gardening

9.  Watch movies with no smoking scenes.  Visit smokefreemovies.ucsf.edu for a list of smoke free movies

10.  Tell others you plan to quit