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Quitting Benefits
Think of all the reasons you have to quit tobacco. Is it your health, your financial situation, your social life or family ties?
Physical Benefits
- Feel better.
- Look better: whiter teeth, fewer wrinkles.
- Perform better: exercise, daily activities.
- Improve your sense of smell and taste.
- Add years to your life.
Financial Benefits
- Save money normally spent on tobacco products.
- Save on health care and insurance costs in the long run.
Social Benefits
- Better-smelling clothes, house, car and breath — making you more “attractive” to others.
- Have more time at work or in social settings when you would normally step out for a smoke break.
- No more worrying about tobacco’s effect on your health.
- Look better and gain confidence in tackling challenges. Cigarettes can be used as a social crutch. Figuring out how to let them go can help strengthen your self-esteem.
Benefits to Family and Loved Ones
- Set a better, healthier example for your children and other loved ones.
- Eliminate the harm and irritation caused by secondhand smoke.
- Studies show that nonsmokers have healthier babies.
- You’ll live longer and enjoy your life more.