Quitmas Posts | Countdown to 2026 🚭🎆🎉✨🗓️🎯💪

Day 5 - Helpful Ways to Handle Cravings 
Caption: These are some of the most common triggers, and helpful ideas to cope. Use our app to identify your triggers and choose the strategies you can use to overcome them. 💪
📱 Download Kick It Quit Smoking | Vaping on the App Store & Google Play: kickitca.org/app

Day 6 - Motivation + Planning = Success 
Caption: A specific, well-thought-out plan is key to reaching your goal. A good plan focuses on the first 7 days of quitting. If you can handle the first week of challenges - like withdrawals and urges to smoke - you'll be well on your way to quitting for good!
⚙️ Explore KIC self-help materials on kickitca.org/quit-all-kit

Day 7 - Prepare for Your Quit Date
Caption: Check out these tips for preparing for your quit day from people who have successfully quit smokeless tobacco and nicotine products.
📱 Download the Kick It app & tap “Craving” for more tools to cope with cravings 👉 kickitca.org/app

Day 8 - Consider Using Quit Aids to Quit Smoking 
Caption: Quit aids help cut withdrawal symptoms, like cravings and irritability. Using a quit aid increases the likelihood that your quit attempt will be successful. But many people choose to quit without medication. It’s your decision.
🌐 For extra support to #quitsmoking, visit kickitca.org. 🚭

Day 9 - Quit Aids: Tools to Stop Smoking
Caption: Studies show that talking to a Quit Coach and using quit aids can double the chances to #quitsmoking for good.
📝 Enroll online to see if you qualify to receive free nicotine patches delivered to your home. (Eligibility applies. While supplies last.)

Day 10 - Boost Your Motivation
Caption: Why do you want to quit? Your reason is important. It will keep you going, even if things get hard. It should be something that will be powerful enough to motivate you when you’re most tempted to light up. Everyone has the ability to quit; boosting your motivation will help you stick with your plan. 🙌📝🚭

Day 11 - Your Reason to Quit
Caption: Think about what motivates you – the reason for wanting to make a change. It can help to remind yourself why you’re quitting when things get tough.
▶️ Watch the Visualization for Motivation video on the Kick It App for extra help to find your “why”: vimeo.com/783998239

Day 12 - Build Your Confidence
Caption: Research shows that confidence is important for quitting smoking. Believing that you are able to #quitsmoking will help you feel like you can take on the challenge and win.
Quitting is easier with help. Our Quit Coaches are Here to Support You: ☎️ 800-300-8086 (EN) | 800-600-8191 (ES) 📅 Mon-Fri 7am-9pm & Sat 9am-5pm

Day 13 - Four Reasons Why It's Hard to Quit Smoking
Caption: #Quittingsmoking is hard because it's like fighting a four-headed monster! Check our YouTube channel and watch the Quit Vids to learn how you can overcome the four main things that make it hard to quit smoking, or what we call the four heads of the monster: ▶️ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKNU5TOmoRe-C24ARQt6A0lHRJxIVSW5&si=3-GYcrG9WMEGqxMD 

Day 14 - Keep Your Motivation
Caption: People remind themselves of their reasons to quit in many ways. Some people write them down and hang the list somewhere in plain sight. Others have a phrase they say to themselves like, “I am taking back control of my life.” Give it a try! Reminders of your reasons will keep you positive and focused on #quitting.🎯🚭

Day 15 - Crush Your Cravings
Caption: Share and follow @kickitca daily posts throughout December to unlock more tips & strategies for dealing with cravings.

Day 16 - Four D's Strategy
Caption: Although it's normal to experience urges for #nicotine, it's important to remember that you can learn ways to cope. For extra help, explore the Cravings button in the Kick It app for guided exercises and games.
📱 Download Kick It from the Apple Store & Google Play 👉 kickitca.org/app

Day 17 - Get Free Nicotine Patches* *eligibility applies
Caption: Contact KIC today to see if you're eligible to receive a 2-week starter kit of nicotine patches delivered to your home. (Eligibility applies. While supplies last.)
☎️ 800-300-8086 (EN) | 800-600-8191 (ES)
📝 kickitca.org/quit-now
📅 Mon-Fri 7am-9pm & Sat 9am-5pm

Day 18 - Get Support from Kick It California
Caption: Research shows that people do better if they have support to #quitnicotine. You can quit without support, but it sure helps if you have it.
Nobody comes to mind? Schedule a call with a Quit Coach today:
🌐 kickitca.org/quit-now

Day 19 - Manage Stress
Caption: The most common reason people give for why they returned to smoking, vaping, or using nicotine products is stress. We all experience stress at some point, but it's important to know that it's possible to manage stress without nicotine. Pick a few of these stress-management strategies that you'd like to try and practice this week.
🔗 For more support, visit kickitca.org/day-one

Day 20 - Nicotine Pouches
Caption: Are you struggling to break free from #nicotine? KIC Quit Coaches are here to offer resources and support to help you quit. They provide personalized quit plans, coping strategies for cravings, and a supportive community to cheer you on every step of the way. For more support to quit & stay quit, visit kickitca.org/pouches.

Day 21 - Beat Dual Use
Caption: #Vaping nicotine has become more common these days. Some people who vape have never smoked cigarettes. Others start vaping to try to cut down or #quitsmoking.  Are you thinking about #quitting vaping and smoking? Kick It California is here to help. 
📝 kickitca.org/quit-now
💬 kickitca.org/chat
Mon-Fri 7am-9pm & Sat 9am-5pm

Day 22 - Keep Your Family Safe From the Harms of Tobacco & Nicotine
Caption: #Quitting is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. Not only does it set a positive example for the young people around you, but it also reduces their exposure to #secondhandsmoke or vape aerosol. This holiday season, give your family the gift of a #tobaccofree life. You may also be eligible for free nicotine patches.
🌐kickitca.org/pregnant-parents

Day 23 - Connect with Kick It California Today
Caption: This #holidayseason, our Quit Coaches are available during regular business hours except for:  
🎄 Wednesday, December 24: 7am-5pm   
🎁 Thursday, December 25: Closed  
🎊 Wednesday, December 31: 7am- 5pm  
📅 Thursday, January 1, 2026: Closed
For additional support, explore 🌐🚭kickitca.org.

Day 24 - Cope with Social Situations this Holiday Season
Caption: Social situations can be a trigger for tobacco and nicotine use. Being around others who smoke, vape, or chew, or in familiar settings, may tempt you to use nicotine again. Check our quit guides for strategies to cope with these situations without turning to tobacco or nicotine.
🛠️ kickitca.org/quit-all-kit

Day 25 - Happy Holidays!
Caption: We are grateful for our amazing clients, funders & partners and look forward to a healthy 2026! The KIC team wishes you a season full of laughter, joy, and loved ones!🎁🎄🚭🐾✨

Day 26 - Grow Your Self-Confidence
Caption: The #NewYear is a great time to set new goals to improve your health. #Quittingsmoking, #vaping or #smokeless will benefit your mind & body 🚭. Set yourself up for success by making a Quit Plan. 
🌐 Visit kickitca.org/day-one for free quit planning tools. 
#QuitMas #QuitNicotine

Day 27 - Boost Your Physical Well-Being
Caption: #Quitting can be tough. Thankfully, the benefits start piling up quickly. And this can give you the motivation you need to keep going. Check out this page to see what to expect when you #quittobacco & #nicotine:
🌐 kickitca.org/what-to-expect

Day 28 - Kick Nicotine to Improve Your Mental Health
Caption: January 1 is just around the corner. Have you decided to #quitsmoking or #vaping in the new year? Are you feeling excited? Nervous? Either way, we have some helpful tools to set you up for success:
🌐 Visit kickitca.org/day-one

Day 29 - Marijuana & Health
Caption: Many people who vape nicotine or smoke cigarettes also use marijuana. Some believe, "Marijuana is just a plant; how can it be harmful?". While it may seem harmless, frequent use can lead to serious physical and mental health problems. 
Check out this page to learn more about how marijuana may be affecting your health: 📄 kickitca.myshopify.com/products/marijuana

Day 30 - Help Someone You Care About Quit
Caption: It can be tough to #quittobacco & #nicotine alone. The good news is that you can help someone you care about quit! Does someone you care about #smoke, #vape or use other #nicotine products? Our team of Quit Coaches are trained to help you help them. 🤝 kickitca.org/friends-family 
#TobaccoFreeLife #FriendsAndFamily

Day 31 - Never Stop Trying!
Caption: It often takes multiple attempts before #quittingforgood. But that’s okay! The most important thing is that you give #quitting a try.💪 
Get the support you need at 🌐kickitca.org/day-one
Here's to a happy and healthy #NewYear #2026!🚭🤝🎉