Picking your quit date is important. You want to pick a date that can help you quit successfully – so avoid any times when you know you’ll be seriously stressed. But don’t wait for the "perfect" time, or you may end up putting it off forever. Just be sure to give yourself enough time to prepare your quit plan, so you’ll be ready.

Do what you can to make your life less hectic and stressful as your quit date approaches. Finally, once you’ve set your date, circle it on your calendar – and don’t let anything change it.