Stay busy

Keep your mind and hands busy with a crossword or a game on your phone.

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Keeping cosy

Make yourself a herbal tea to enjoy while watching TV or listening to music.

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Pick up the phone

Call a friend or relative to distract yourself. Connecting with others can really boost your mood.

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Surprise yourself

Rearrange the furniture in one of the rooms in your home. A change can be as good as a holiday!

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DIY your day

Revive an old hobby or pastime, or try something new. Language learning, tinkering with tools, playing an instrument, collecting, gaming, scrap booking!

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Mix it up

Mix it up: Sit in a different chair or move the furniture around in your living room.

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Distract yourself

Keep your hands busy with a stress ball, tennis ball or even a necklace or 20 cent piece. Any small object which you can move over with your fingers

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Have a hug in a mug

Make yourself a mug of herbal tea or pour yourself a glass of milk

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Find a new story

Do some reading – grab a good book or a magazine to wind down and take your mind off cravings.

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Be your own cheerleader

Celebrate your wins. Write down your biggest quitting challenges of the day or week and how you overcame them.

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