She grew tired of how much smoking was costing her and her husband and their lack of quality time together.

Along with a progressively worse smoker’s cough, she decided enough was enough. She leant on her husband and a local support organisation for help and access to nicotine replacement therapies.

To keep her motivated, she opened a holiday fund and saved the money she would have spent on smoking and is now enjoying 5-6 holidays a year! Listen to her story.

I always think you need somebody, even if its an organisation, friend or family member. Do it together, make small targets that motivate each other and you'll find it a lot easier.