In one of those links I posted a few posts down, there is an explanation why nicotine cravings are identical to food cravings. I think they both get giverned from the same part of the brain or something.

So recognise the craving for what it is. A nicotine craving and treat it accordingly. One big old icy cold glass of water and 5 minutes of eyes closed, deep breathing.

Know the worse times of day for you and get prepared to deal with them ahead of time.

For me, after lunch and dinner are sad times for a few minutes until I turn my mind off them and onto something else