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You can quit!

The Quash app makes quitting possible! Download the Quash app today and create a custom quit plan for yourself. 

How

change

happens

Quash smoking or vaping! Change is a process, not an event. The Quash app helps you progress through each stage of the quit process. Remember, long-lasting change is more likely when it's self-motivated and rooted in positive thinking.

Stage 1 - Not Ready

You do not want to change right now. You might be in denial and ignore or argue away the problems you are facing.

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Learn more about the benefits of quitting smoking or vaping and how quitting can help you achieve your goals.

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Stage 2 - THINKING ABOUT IT

You are starting to think about changing, but the negative still outweighs the positive.

Weigh the pros and cons 

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Stage 3 - Getting Ready

You take small steps towards changing, such as making a plan to quit smoking or vaping.

You might remove things in your life that tempt you or gather strategies and tools that will set you up for success.

Customized Goals

Set personalized goals for quitting and create new healthy replacement habits.

You Design the Plan

Use the tools that you like the best. Design a quit plan for you, by you.

Your Quit Tool Kit

Nobody is perfect and you might have slip-ups along the way. Use your toolkit to learn and keep moving forward

Quit plan

You know you are not perfect and expect to have slips. But you would like to avoid them if you can.

Stage 1 - Not ready

You do not want to change right now. You might be in denial and ignore or argue away the problems you are facing.

Info you can trust

Learn more about the benefits of quitting smoking or vaping and how quitting can help you achieve your goals.

Learn More

Stage 2 - THINKINg ABOUT IT

You are starting to think about changing, but the negative still outweighs the positive.

Weigh the pros and cons

Learn More

Stage 3 - GETTING ready

You take small steps towards changing, such as making a plan to quit smoking or vaping.


You might remove things in your life that tempt you or gather strategies and tools that will set you up for success.


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Customized Goals

Set personalized goals for quitting and create new healthy replacement habits.

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You Design the Plan

Use the tools that you like the best. Design a quit plan for you, by you.

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Your Quit Tools

Nobody is perfect and you might have slip-ups along the way. Use your tools to learn and keep moving forward.

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Get Quashing!

Use the app to see how far you've come!


Check out your longest quit streak, the number of badges you’ve earned and see how much money you’ve saved to boost and energize you.

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Quash App Screenshot

Stage 4 - STARTING TO CHANGE

You are taking regular and active steps towards your goal.

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Tools and motivation

You can visit the app every day. It’s easy to log your cravings, track your progress and earn cool badges!

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Find your support

Slip-ups happen sometimes. Use the app to reflect, reset and keep going. Try the helpful tools section in the app for recommended activities: meditate, dance, journal, connect with a Lung Health Line professional and more!

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Treat yourself

Above all else, celebrate the little wins and the big wins. You got this!

Stage 5 - RESET

It’s normal if you experience setbacks. Don’t focus on what didn’t go well. Focus on how and why you’re still going to reach your goals!

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Adjust and Adapt

Review and revise your triggers, goals, motivators and supports.

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Learn to forgive yourself and try again.

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Stage 6 - Keep Going!

You achieve and are maintaining a smoke and vape-free lifestyle.

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You’re set for success

You now always plan ahead for cravings and triggers.

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Spread the love

Take what you have learned and support a friend with quitting.

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Bring it on

Keep a toolbox of coping strategies at your fingertips. You might have to change up these strategies from time to time.

Tools

Select coping strategies that fit your personality. Connect, breathe, cook, write – choose what works for you!

Motivation

Earn badges for new healthy habits you start to replace smoking or vaping, such as fitness.

Stage 4 - Starting to change

You are taking regular and active steps towards your goal.

Tools and motivation

You can visit the app every day. It’s easy to log your cravings, track your progress and earn cool badges!

Find your support

Slip-ups happen sometimes. Use the app to reflect, reset and keep going. Try the helpful tips section in the app for recommended activities: meditate, dance, journal, connect with a Lung Health Line professional and more!

Treat yourself

Above all else, celebrate the little wins and the big wins. You got this!

STAGE 5 - Reset

It’s OK, setbacks are expected. You may feel disappointed or frustrated, but it doesn’t mean you won’t meet your goal.

Adjust & Adapt

Review and revise your triggers, goals, motivators and supports.

Don't quit Quashing

Learn to forgive yourself and try again.

Stage 6 - Keep Going!

You achieve and are maintaining a smoke and vape-free lifestyle.

You’re set for success

You now always plan ahead for cravings and triggers.

Spread the love

Take what you have learned and support a friend with quitting.

Bring it on

Keep a toolbox of coping strategies at your fingertips. You might have to change up these strategies from time to time.

More helpful resources 

Need some extra help or more specific supports? Here are some other great programs and services available to help you.

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You got this. Start Quashing now!

There may be ups and downs when quitting smoking or vaping. The Quash app will give you the boost you need to take back control and keep going.

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