I got hooked after switching to Juul — where do I even start to cut back?

A good first step is not trying to quit immediately, but figuring out your baseline. For a few days, keep track of how many pods you use and when you reach for your Juul most often—many people discover that certain situations, such as driving, stress, coffee, or boredom, account for a large portion of their vaping.

Once you know your patterns, pick one small change rather than overhauling everything at once. For example, delay your first vape of the day by 30–60 minutes, or eliminate one routine vaping session each day. Small reductions are often more successful than relying on willpower alone.

Making the device slightly less convenient can also help. Keeping it out of your pocket, leaving it in another room, or avoiding carrying spare pods can reduce automatic use without feeling like a complete ban.