How To Stop Biting Your Nails

So, how do you stop biting your nails?

So, how do you stop biting your nails?

There are a few ideas about how to do this.

You can put special polish on your nails. Hundreds of websites offer polish, each more disgusting than the other, guaranteed to turn you away from your nails. Problem is, you get used to the taste after a while. It's not like nails taste so good in the first place...

You can pick up a different habit--a similar one. The problem with that is that even if you succeed, the damage is similar. It's like the only way you can quit smoking is if get into an addiction to drugs. Chewing on a toothpick or a straw might be too expansive when you get to the dentist (in other words, just as damaging as nail biting).

The answer is simple. As simple as looking in the mirror and paying attention to the person you see rather than to surface details. Unlike a child who does things without paying attention, you have the capability to be aware of your actions.

And once you manage to do that, the rewards are even greater than healthy nails and teeth.

Be aware. That's always my favorite. Simply pay attention to your actions. Start at temporary awareness. When do you bite your nails? Is it mostly when you watch TV? Is it when you're waiting for a train? Start with these crucial moments and pay attention to your actions. You will notice your hand rising toward your mouth. Stop it. Continue paying attention to every move you make until the stressful moment is over. Then, if possible, continue being aware of your actions.

Now, I know you're busy. I know you have hundreds of things you need to be conscious about, like your financial situation and your baby's health, and I know that compared to these things biting your nails seems meaningless, but the awareness of stopping a bad habit you've had your whole life just might give you the strength to know that if you can face something you've wanted to face for decades, you can face anything life has in store for you.

by: O. Miller

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