Twenty-Five Things You Can Do in 5 Minutes Besides Use Tobacco

You may not realize how much time it takes to use tobacco. Putting a dip in, all that spitting, clearing it out, and ducking outside to have a cigarette is time that you can have back when you quit.

1. Read the sports page.
2. Go for a walk around the outside of your building.
3. Call your mom (she told us to say that).
4. Have a cup of coffee or tea.
5. Calculate how much money you’ve saved by not using tobacco and think of fun ways to spend it.
6. Send a postcard to a friend.
7. Make a playlist of songs.
8. Practice deep breathing.
9. Kiss your sweetheart.
10. Have a snack.
11. Floss your teeth.
12. Make a list—things to do, buy at the store.
13. Take out the garbage.
14. Do a crossword puzzle or Sudoku.
15. Think of all the reasons why staying tobacco free rocks.
16. Play rock-paper-scissors.
17. Walk up and down all of the stairs.
18. Make marshmallow treats (you can use the microwave).
19. Throw all the garbage out of your car.
20. Read a comic book.
21. Play an online game.
22. Make plans with a friend to do something fun.
23. Do something to keep your hands busy—juggle, practice origami, and/or draw.
24. Take a single photo every day.
25. Send an e-card to a friend to let them know you are quitting tobacco.