Accept The Fact
First of all, you need to accept that fact that smoking is a problem that is widely prevalent these days. Only when you accept that you’re vulnerable to smoking, will you be able to take effective steps to prevent smoking.

Develop Self Respect & Confidence
In majority of the cases, people take up smoking because of pressure and stress. You will have to inculcate enough self respect, esteem and confidence, to make sure that you don’t feel the need for external approval. You should help yourself to develop friendships, shape a healthy body image and deal with stress, without even having to think about cigarette use.

Express Your Feelings
You will have to communicate with your friends, family and loved ones and inform them that you wou