Ok so I'm going to stop biting my nails starting today. The Internet told me that it takes 21 days to break a habit. And if the Internet said it, it must be true. So I did some research and here are some tips to stop biting your nails.
Always have a nail file on hand
This is a good tip. Most of the time when I want to bite my nails it's because they're getting caught on fabric. Smooth nail = no urge to "smooth" it out with your teeth.
Look at cute nail art to keep you motivated
Thanks to Pinterest I'm constantly bombarded with adorable nail designs that I pin but never attempt. That's what initially made me want to stop biting my nails for good.
Take a multivitamin
I read that nail biting could be a response to a nutrient deficiency. This goes back to caveman days... Apparently we're biologically programmed to get vital minerals from the gunk under our nails. Gross right? If that's not enough to make you want to stop biting your nails I don't know what is. So take your Flintstones, don't be one.
Stay Busy
Nail biting addicts, like yours truly, bite when they're bored. So keep your hands busy. Knitting, making friendship bracelets, playing with silly putty or play doh, rubiks cube, braiding hair or yarn... the fringe on a scarf... it doesn't matter really. Texting! Or better yet... file your nails!
And if all else fails...
Wear gloves!
Not really, but I just love the way they look.
I'll report my results in 21 days.
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