This Valentine’s Day, choose self‑love
This Valentine’s Day focus on the most important relationship in your life, the one with yourself. When others rely on you, it can be hard to put yourself first, but taking care of you is what makes you your best for them.
Smoking isn’t who you are, but it can affect how you feel. You deserve to wake up feeling refreshed and have energy every day. This Valentine’s Day is your opportunity to make small steps towards a big change, that could massively improve your self-confidence this year.
Going smoke-free supports self-care, which is good for your mind and body. Free up your money for things that make you feel good about yourself. This could be healthy food, skin care, or maybe a new item of clothing you’ve had your eye on.
With only around 1 in 8 people now smoking in the UK, social norms are shifting, but smoking can still feel like an important part of socialising for many people. If you ever start to question that balance, it’s worth knowing that change is possible, and you’re in control of when or if you choose to quit.
How does quitting smoking support self-love?
We all love to feel like the best versions of ourselves, like that fresh haircut feeling or when you treat yourself to a new item of clothing that really suits you. When you quit smoking, you notice positive changes in your mood, appearance and finances from very early on.
You can expect clearer skin and brighter eyes, a fresh feeling on your breath and clothes, and boosted confidence from the pride of taking control. You will also notice increased energy meaning you can enjoy hobbies and exercise more and feel comfortable taking part in activities that may make you out of breath. In fact, from the very first day of quitting, your body starts to recover, improving oxygen levels, energy, and circulation sooner than many people expect.
Ready to break up with smoking?
If you want to show yourself some love this February and leave smoking behind, our completely free 12‑week Stop Smoking Service is here to help. Our friendly team of stop smoking advisors will work with you to offer all the support and guidance needed to achieve a successful quit.
With access to free nicotine replacement therapies and e-cigarettes there is a package to suit everyone’s needs.
It doesn’t matter how long you have been smoking for or how many cigarettes you smoke a day, with this kind of support you’re three times more likely to quit for good.
Free stop smoking support
If you’re ready to take the first step, simply complete our online assessment and book your telephone appointment today.
If you want to stop smoking but don’t feel ready to quit why not try our habit tracker, you can use the tracker to note down what triggers your smoking and try out the useful swaps it suggests and see what works for you, no pressure just taking some extra time to learn more about why you smoke and what helps you stop.
One manageable small step to take today could be going smoke‑free when doing the activities you love most, like seeing friends or visiting your favourite coffee shop. It’s a small change that can boost your confidence, prove your inner strength and support your journey towards a healthier, smoke‑free you.