How to Track Where You Smoke to Quit Smoking Faster

You know the feeling. You're in a specific place—your back porch, outside the office, in your car—and the urge to smoke hits. It's not random. Your environment is one of the most powerful triggers for smoking. Understanding this link is a game-changer for quitting. That's why we built a feature to let you log the location of every cigarette. It’s not just another data point; it’s a map to your smoking habits, showing you exactly where your triggers live so you can avoid or disarm them.

Why Your Smoking Location Matters

Smoking is a habit deeply tied to context. Your brain associates specific places, people, and routines with the act of lighting up. This is called context-dependent memory. By identifying these "trigger locations," you can:

• Spot patterns you can't see otherwise: You might not realize 80% of your cigarettes are smoked in your car until you see the data.
• Plan avoidance strategies: If you always smoke on your afternoon work break, take a different route or call a friend instead.
• Break the automatic habit loop: Seeing the location data makes the unconscious trigger conscious, giving you power to interrupt it.

How to Enable Location Tracking in the App

Getting started takes less than a minute. Here’s how to turn on this powerful insight tool.

Step 1: Turn On the Feature

Open the app and go to Settings. Look for the option labeled 'Add location to cigarette' and toggle it on.

Step 2: Grant Location Permissions

The app will ask for permission to access your location. Tap "Allow" or "While Using the App." This is essential for the feature to work. Don't worry, your location data is private and only stored on your log.

How to Log a Cigarette with Its Location

Once the feature is enabled, logging works as you’re used to, with one powerful addition.

Log as Normal

When you log a cigarette, the app will now automatically attach your current location in the background. You don't need to do anything extra.

If You Forgot Location Services

If your phone's location services are off, the app will remind you. Simply turn them on and log the cigarette again to capture the location.

Viewing Your Location Insights

The real magic happens when you review your data. Here’s where you’ll find your insights.

In Your Smoking Overview

Go to your smoking history or overview. You’ll now see a small location pin icon next to each cigarette entry. Tap on any log to see the exact address or place name where you smoked.

Understanding the Icons

• Blue Pin: Location successfully saved with an address.
• Red Icon: The app couldn't retrieve an address (usually due to no internet connection at the time).

If you see a red icon, tap the log and select "Try Again" when you're back online to update it.

How to Use This Data to Actually Quit

Tracking is only step one. The goal is action. After a week of logging, ask yourself these questions:

• What are my top 3 trigger locations? (e.g., Home, Work, Friend's House).
• Can I avoid one of them this week? For example, if you always smoke on your driveway, enter through the garage instead.
• Can I change the routine in that location? If you smoke with your morning coffee on the porch, try having your coffee at the kitchen table instead.

By disassociating the trigger from the action, you weaken the habit's power.

Your Path Forward: From Insight to Freedom

Quitting smoking is about understanding yourself. This location feature gives you a concrete, visual map of your habit's terrain. You're not just fighting a craving; you're learning its origin point. Use this knowledge to plan your days differently, avoid your biggest traps, and build new, healthier routines in the places that once defined your smoking. Every location you identify and manage is a direct step toward a smoke-free life.