Benefits of Quitting
It's like getting a pay rise!
How much do you spend on cigarettes? (work it out here...)
If you spend $40 a week on tobacco, that equates to over $2,000 a year and many people smoke a lot more heavily than that. So that’s a lot of money taken from the household income.
What else could you spend that money on?
It's not just the money, it's what you could have done with that money if you didn't spend it on cigarettes. Things like...
- Keeping on top of your bills;
- Treating the tamariki/kids;
- School kit (books, shoes, uniform etc);
- Fuel for the car;
- Taking the family out for dinner;
- A holiday;
- Fix the car.
What are you and your family missing out on because of smoking?
Being a good role model
Kids learn from watching their parents and other adults in their life. Doing the right thing helps keep your kids smoke-free in the future.
Taking back control of your life
Quitting smoking isn't easy, but with help, you can do it. The rewards of achieving something difficult are huge. People who quit smoking often say it was one of their major life achievements.