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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Keep it fresh

Something simple like using a different mug can help reduce the urge.

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Change it up

Break the association with your regular drink by switching to a different type of tea or coffee.

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A change of scenery

Sit in another chair, room or location to enjoy your drink. A new setting can help break old habits.

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