Beyond Swaptober: How to Stay Smoke-Free

Swaptober may be ending, but the journey to smoke-free is just beginning. Discover how to stay motivated, build lasting habits, and use tools, routines, and support to keep going strong

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Key Takeaways

Follow Lindsay's tips to stay smokefree.
Plan ahead for social situations.
Track progress with apps and tools.
Share goals for accountability.
Slip-ups happen—reset and continue.

The Final Week of Swaptober Planning for Holidays and Social Events Without Cigarettes Building Routines Around New Nicotine Habits Social Support and Accountability Strategies What to Do If You Slip Setting Goals for Reducing or Quitting Nicotine Altogether How to Track Progress and Stay Accountable Community Support

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The Final Week of Swaptober

Congratulations on making it to the final week of Swaptober!

Whether you’ve learned more about your options, reduced smoking, or completely swapped cigarettes for an alternative, you’ve taken a big step.

Every year we survey our customers to understand their motivations for using nicotine alternatives.

The 2025 Nicotine Pouch Report for the UK found that:

44% of nicotine pouch customers at Haypp.com and Northerner.com are former smokers
Nearly 6 in 10 nicotine pouch users (57%) say quitting smoking was their main reason for using nicotine pouches
This makes quitting smoking the most common motivation by far

How Do Pouch Users Feel After Making the Swap?

According to the Haypp report:

“The vast majority of those who switched from cigarettes to nicotine pouches report feeling better overall."

"95% say their well-being has improved. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say they feel ‘much better’, 32% feel ‘better’, and just 5% report no change.”

You’ve made a big change! Now it’s time to focus on staying smoke-free and building lasting habits with these useful tips.

Plan Ahead: Bring your alternative products to parties and gatherings.
Prepare Responses: Have a polite answer ready if someone offers you a cigarette.
Focus on Fun: Enjoy the event without stepping out for a smoke—remind yourself why you started this journey.

Building Routines Around New Nicotine Habits

Set a Schedule: Use nicotine pouches at regular times to prevent cigarette cravings.
Pair with Healthy Habits: Combine your pouch with a cup of tea, a walk, or another positive routine.
Track Your Use: Keep a simple log or use an app to monitor your progress and spot patterns.

Share Your Goal: Tell friends, family, or colleagues about your smoke-free journey.
Find a Buddy: Team up with someone else making a change and support each other through tough moments.
Join a Community: Online forums, support groups, and Haypp resources can help you stay motivated.

What to Do If You Slip

Don’t Panic: Most people need several attempts to quit for good.
Reflect: Think about what triggered the slip and how you might handle it differently next time.
Reset Right Away: Get back on track immediately. Don’t wait for Monday or New Year’s Day.

Setting Goals for Reducing or Quitting Nicotine Altogether

Be Honest: Decide if you want to reduce your nicotine use or quit completely.
Set Milestones: For example, stop vaping or use one less pouch per day each week.
Celebrate Progress: Every step of the journey counts—reward yourself for reaching your goals.

How to Track Progress and Stay Accountable

Quit Smoking Apps: Try Smoke Free, Quit Genius, or NHS Quit Smoking for tracking and tips.
Habit Trackers: Apps can help you build new routines.
Haypp Resources: Use our guides and product filters to find the right smoke-free alternative for your needs.