10 Things Not to Do if You Want Someone to Stop Smoking for Good

1: Don’t Have a Negative Mindset

Your thoughts and attitudes towards smoking can have a significant impact on how you approach helping someone quit. If you believe that someone can't quit smoking, your negative energy will be apparent and can unintentionally reinforce their self-doubt. Try to maintain a positive mindset about their ability to succeed. Instead of doubting their ability to quit, envision them as a nonsmoker and encourage them to keep trying, even when the process seems difficult.