Blog — SmokingBye

nicotine gum and a cup of coffee on a table

Nicotine Gum FAQ: How Much, When, and Is There Such a Thing as Too Much?

a diary and pen on a table for tracking progress in quitting smoking

Progress Diary: What to Write in 3 Minutes a Day

non-smoker identity and a new inner dialogue

Self-Talk and Identity: “I Am a Non-Smoker” Without Self-Deception

exercise helps reduce cravings for smoking

Sport as an Amplifier: What to Add and When

diagram of gradual nicotine reduction for quitting smoking

Stepwise Reduction Technique: When to Slow Down and When to Speed Up

healthy snacks instead of sweets after quitting smoking

Sugar and Cravings: Why It Happens and How Not to 'Eat It Away'

piggy bank with coins and a cigarette pack as a symbol of savings

The Economy of Freedom: How to Turn Savings into Dreams

a person at a party calmly holding a glass of water while others nearby are smoking

When Everyone Around You Smokes: The Tactic of Calm Resilience

woman planning a gentle quit from smoking with attention to her hormonal cycle

Women’s Perspective: Hormones, Cycle, and Gentle Reduction

colleagues chatting in an office break area without cigarettes

Work Breaks Without Smoking: How to Stay Part of the Team

a person using past attempts to finally quit smoking

“Tried Many Times”: How to Succeed After 5+ Attempts

a glass of wine and an ashtray on the table — symbol of alcohol and cigarette pairing

Alcohol and Lapses: Safer Scenarios for the Start