Step by Step
As was mentioned above, you have to want to quit. Not because your wife or kids tell you. It has to be something that you want to do. So, don't tell anyone you are quiting. That just puts pressure on you.
Try these steps:
1. Go out and buy 2 cartons of cigarettes.
2. Open both cartons and spread the packs around, in the house, in the car, at work etc. Tell yourself you can smoke anytime you want to. This step relieves the anxiety.
3. Set a time for your first cigarette, like 10 am coffee break time. Smoking with a cup of coffee is enjoyable, especially if it is your first ciggy of the day.
4. You are free to smoke all you want for the rest of the day after the first break.
5. Do #3 above for a while, then set a new first ciggy time, like lunchtime. Nothing is more enjoyable than that first ciggy after a meal.
6. Continue to set the first ciggy time later and later, but always associated with an enjoyable event, like meals or an after work beer. No set schedule to advance the time.
7. Eventually you will be having the first ciggy of the day late, like just before you go to bed or with the evening news or late show.
8. Finally, you will go a couple of days without a cigarette but not even notice.
9. It's important to reward yourself with the money you will save. Spend it on something just for you.
