quiz: how ready are you?
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Based on “Decisional Balance Measure for Assessing and Predicting Smoking Status” by W.F. Velicer, C.C. DiClemente, J.O. Prochaska and N. Brandenburg. First published in 1985 , this test has been used widely over the years.
Are you ready to quit right now? Or do you need a little time to think about how quitting may benefit your life?
Even if you know you’re not quite ready to take action just yet, this short test is sure to get you thinking! Please rate the degree you which you agree or disagree with each of the statements.
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It looks like you still see a lot of positives about smoking and you may be a little hesitant to take action. We encourage you to think about your life and your personal reasons for smoking. We also encourage you to spend a bit of time thinking about the positive aspects of quitting. Most people cite improved health and reduced risk of many devastating smoking-related illnesses. Others are motivated by financial savings, freedom from the addiction, or setting a positive example for their children or grandchildren.
Are you tired of spending a lot of money on cigarettes? Want to see how much money you’ll be saving? Check out our Savings Calculator to quickly see the cost savings of quitting.
Are you sick of having to go outside in the rain or snow to get your nicotine fix? Are you sick of being controlled by the addiction to cigarettes? Have most of your friends quit already? Are you finding that smoking is less socially acceptable?
This is a time to stop and think and to weigh your options. Even if you’re not yet ready to quit completely, perhaps you may be ready to take one or two small steps towards quitting, like cutting back on the number of cigarettes you smoke.
We also invite you to connect with the Smokers’ Helpline to further discuss the positives and negatives of quitting and to help you weigh your options. When you get in touch with us there is no pressure to quit smoking right away, but rather we’re here to support you regardless of where you are in the process.
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If you scored over 50%, you feel that there are more positives to quitting smoking. You may be thinking about quitting smoking, or you may have already taken some steps toward quitting.
If so, we encourage you to the Helpline website to learn more about services available, along with some helpful tips and articles. You can also call our Smokers’ Helpline at 1-800-363-5864.
Even if you’re not yet ready to quit completely, it’s likely that you’re ready to take a few steps towards quitting. Check out the small steps you can take towards quitting and cutting back the number of cigarettes you smoke. Good luck with quitting smoking! Remember, you can do it!
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Smoking cigarettes is pleasurable.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
My smoking affects the health of others.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
I like the image of a cigarette smoker.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Others close to me would suffer if I became ill from smoking.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
I am relaxed and therefore more pleasant when smoking.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Because I continue to smoke, some people I know think I lack the character to quit.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
If I try to stop smoking, I’ll be irritable and a pain to be around.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Smoking cigarettes is hazardous to my health.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
My family and friends like me better when I am happily smoking than when I am miserable trying to quit.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
I’m embarrassed to have to smoke.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
I like myself better when I smoke.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
My cigarette smoking bothers other people.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Smoking helps me concentrate and do better work.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
People think I’m foolish for ignoring the warnings about cigarette smoking.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Smoking cigarettes relieves tension.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
People close to me disapprove of my smoking.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
By continuing to smoke, I feel I am making my own decisions.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
I’m foolish to ignore the warnings about cigarettes.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
After not smoking for a while, a cigarette makes me feel great.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
I would be more energetic right now if I didn’t smoke.