It might not be easy to quit smoking, but it will be worth it. With concentration and balance you can succeed.

In many ways you can think of quitting smoking as learning something new, like riding a bicycle. You didn't just jump on a bike for the first time and set off speeding down the road.

Somebody had to teach you how it worked, and what to do to keep your balance. When you first started you might have needed extra support from training wheels. You needed a bike that was the right size, shape and design for you. It took practice - you learned to balance and steer only by actually doing it.

And of course, you probably fell a few times. Those falls were a part of the learning process, and every time you fell you learned a little bit more. It's the same with quitting: the more you keep trying, the more you will learn that will help you on the path to success.

To begin with you might need some extra help and support. You may find it helpful to talk to others who have experience with quitting. They can tell you what's worked for them and give you some advice. Alternatively, Nicabate QuitPartner is an online support tool that provides you with a personalised quit plan and offers advice for quitting.

Just like learning to ride a bike, a fall doesn't make you a failure. In many ways, quitting is simply learning something new: how to be a non-smoker. Be patient with yourself, and you can help yourself to succeed.

Quitting can be a lot like riding a bike. It takes practice and concentration while you're learning but, in time, you'll be glad you did it.