Smoking is an addiction.
Smokers need support from all of
us. Be aware quitting is a personal and
private decision. If a colleague who smokes and is
trying to quit asks for support, here’s a few ideas
how you can help.
- Support them. Offer to go for a walk
or take a break or what else they might need.
- Cut them some slack. Quitting smoking
is a difficult thing to do. Allow your
colleagues not to be on the top of their game
for a while.
- Acknowledge milestones. Present someone who
has quit or achieved a milestone in smoke-free
days with a card.
- Respect their wishes. If they want to
be left alone, do so. If they want your
encouragement and support, be there.
- Take the cue from the quitter. Don’t
assume that you know the right thing to do.
Don’t assume that every smoker is ready/willing
to quit.
Remember to respect the wishes of smokers
choosing not to quit or who are not ready to quit.
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