Participating in tobacco-free month in November means getting motivated and getting help in stopping smoking completely. In any case, it is a moment that can increase your chance of success. And for this, different free applications are there to support you.
The month of November is rather rich in events. All Souls’ Day, Black Friday, Armistice, Beaujolais Nouveau (to be consumed in moderation), you will be spoiled for choice… But there is one event not to be missed if you are a smoker… it’s the month without tobacco ! This is an opportunity to take part in a health and well-being approach.
To succeed in this 30-day challenge and go further in completely stopping smoking, it is important to have support and be well surrounded to motivate yourself and not give up. And to help you, there are some relevant and practical applications, free and compatible with your devices.
After the 2023 edition, what is the tobacco-free month in 2024?
In 2024, tobacco-free month takes place in November.
What are the best free apps to help you quit smoking?
Tobacco info service, the official application
Tobacco info service is a complete system, developed by the Ministry of Health and Health Insurance, which helps smokers to quit smoking. Thanks to free calls to doctors and health professionals, but also to the free mobile application, a complete support system is put in place.
The application allows you to monitor your cigarette consumption, obtain advice, carry out relaxation exercises when the craving is felt, but also to view statistics of your progress and the savings made by stopping smoking. .
Flamy, stay motivated to quit smoking
Flamy is also an application to help future non-smokers to sustain their quit smoking. Several tools are available to them: personalized programs, sound advice, savings counter, etc.
But for Flamy developers, the most important thing is motivation. And to begin with, it is necessary to choose a suitable program. There’s no point in quitting smoking suddenly if you don’t feel up to it. Better a gradual stop that lasts. In addition, Flamy identifies situations where the temptation to take a cigarette is strong and offers you mini-games and advice on how to hold on.
Ouiquit, with Pierre, your virtual coach for successful weaning
If there are coaches for sport, personal development, communication and human relations, Ouiquit invites you to meet Pierre, your coach for quitting smoking.
He will guide you throughout your cessation journey and provide you with numerous anti-crisis advice with relaxation exercises, sports and other activities to distract you from the desire to smoke. It also helps you plan your week, view your progress and savings, etc. And if you need to talk to someone, OuiChat is a discussion and support space for all members.
Kwit, shake your phone to stay motivated after quitting smoking
Approved by the WHO, Kwit uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to guide you in managing your tobacco addiction and allow you to quit smoking without the need for substitutes or electronic cigarettes.
To do this, the application provides you with motivational cards with inspiring quotes, advice and encouragement on a daily basis and whenever you feel the need (by simply shaking your phone). Other progress indicators will also motivate you: number of non-smoked cigarettes, savings made, years of life gained, etc.
Quitnow, quit smoking in Challenge mode
For all future non-smokers who need short-term perspective, Quitnow offers you a progressive approach to overcoming your addiction. No less than 70 small challenges are offered to help you gradually stop your tobacco consumption: number of days without smoking, reaching €50 in savings, etc.
A forum system for all members will allow you to chat with non-smokers or those who are gradually quitting to motivate you, encourage you and why not, schedule sports sessions to make up for the lack. Practical advice, health indicators and WHO recommendations will also be important assets to achieve your goal.
How to receive the kit tobacco-free month?
All information is on the tobacco info service website.
Source: www.numerama.com
