It's common for people to smoke a cigarette or two, once in a while, after quitting. Here are some ideas for getting back on track.
Figure out why you slipped.
Plan what you'll do the next time you're in that situation.
Don't think of a slip-up as a sign of failure.
It's common to have a few slip-ups. Don't give up. You're not a smoker just because you slip up a few times.
Get support.
Ask loved ones for help. Try a support group, a quit-smoking app, or a quitline that provides counselling over the phone.
Don't smoke at all, and make it hard to smoke.
Avoid places where you can easily ask for a cigarette. Don't buy a pack. If you're tempted to smoke, make yourself wait 2 hours.
Remember past successes.
Try to learn from past situations when you resisted temptation.
Think about using a new treatment.
If you're not using medicine or nicotine replacement, think about trying it. Consider starting a quit-smoking program or talking to a counsellor trained to help people quit.