A bit much if you think about it. It s a mitzvah to face and overcome challenges in your life. From David to Moses to Deborah and Golda, Jews have always faced up to challenges. It brings out the best in us. Quitting smoking will probably be the hardest and best challenge of your life.
Experts say that it takes the average quitter seven times of trying to finally succeed.
There are so many resources to help you. But it s up to you to take advantage of them and turn your life around now. Here are some of them, followed by a list of on-line resources that can really put you on the right track. Before that date, gear yourself up and research the various methods available. If a method, such as the nicotine patch, requires a prescription, get it before the date so you can start right away once you ve made up your mind to do so.