Table 1.

Sample affirmation and control texts.

Day text was delivered	Affirmation message content	Control (motivational) message content
Quit day	When you feel like you might relapse, focus on your good experiences. Think about a time you made someone laugh.	Text your supporters & remind them of the big day. Make sure they have your back. We do! Text back CRAVE, MOOD, or SLIP for more support anytime.
Day 1	When you feel threatened by a craving to smoke, focus on your strengths. Think of a time you worked hard on something you care about.	You have good reasons for quitting. Say them out loud daily to help keep you on track, especially when you are feeling low.
Day 3	When you feel anxious about quitting smoking, focus on your values! Think of a time you showed compassion for another person, even if it was hard.	Stay away from people/places that make you think of smoking. You will find it easier to cope that way (and you will avoid secondhand smoke).
Day 12	Quitting is hard! When you feel a craving, think of a time you learned from a mistake.	Congratulations! Being smokefree means no longer cheating the things you love for something that doesn't love you back.
Day 24	When you feel threatened by a craving to smoke, focus on something important to you. Think of a time you helped a friend, even if you felt busy.	Strong healthy bones are another benefit of quitting. Quitting smoking reduces your risk of bone fractures now & later in life. Text STOP to end.