Ironically, the pandemic may prove a good time to quit. Despite increased stress that may trigger increased smoking, it's a period during which we are forced to change our behaviour overnight. We're rethinking even the most basic actions that we used to not give a second thought and defeating the addiction may be part of these extraordinary circumstances.
Some of the new habits also make smoking more uncomfortable, like shelter-in-place orders that force us to remain indoors for prolonged periods of time or the recent CDC guideline to wear a face cover at all times when not indoors.
The most obvious, but also drastic idea is to remove all tobacco products from the place you're staying in. This creates a default 'zero tolerance' setting that works regardless of your yearning. However, such methods might not work for everyone and could even lead to risky behaviour if you decide to storm out for a cigarette at some point.
Keep in mind, smoking can have different triggers for everyone, so you should analyse the factors. Some reach for a smoke when they're stressed, others when they're down. Some associate it with drinking or other leisure activities, others with work. So be sure to analyse your personal circumstances. With a wide variety of free advice available online, you can find programs that proved successful for others and might work for you. And don't hesitate to ask those close to you for help, they're stuck at home anyway.
