My QuitBuddy

My QuitBuddy is a comprehensive mobile application designed to assist individuals on their journey to becoming smoke-free. As a personal companion through the quitting process, it offers useful tips, strategies to address cravings, and tracking tools to monitor progress. Importantly, a focus on the health benefits of smoking cessation is made engaging through body animations and a daily visual representation of these improvements.

A standout aspect of this mobile tool is its high degree of customization. Users can tailor the experience to their readiness to quit—whether they plan to stop immediately, prepare to quit later, or have already started the process. It allows for setting personal goals and reasons for quitting, which can be augmented with photos and voice recordings of loved ones. The ability to add "buddies" for support in challenging moments further enhances the personal touch.

Key features include:

- The ability to track every day, hour, and minute smoke-free, along with saved money.

- Personal best records to encourage continued success.

- Daily motivational messages for the initial 30 days.

- Notification of "Danger Times" for personalized support.

- An app widget for constant progress tracking.

- The "Distract Me" tool offers distractions like games to help manage cravings.

- A slideshow of personal motivations called "Remind Me."

- Access to a supportive community of other users.

- Direct dial to Quitline for additional support.

- "Buddy Up" feature for connecting with friends or family in difficult times.

The platform aids in the adoption of a smoke-free lifestyle and is a robust ally in this regard. Frequent updates are encouraged to take advantage of new features informed by user feedback, continuously enhancing the provided support.