Are you anail biter?
Easy peasy, right?
No, but it’s a start.
Keep your hands busy
Remember the fidget spinner craze?
If nail biting is your vice, you might want to think about getting yourself one.
You’re basically replacing the bad activity with one that has no negative consequences.
Anything easy to carry and fun to play with will work.
Give yourself time
you could’t break a long-standing habit overnight, but youcando it over time.
Some people, unfortunately, can’t stop biting their nails all at once.
For example, week one you quit biting the thumbs of both hands, and week two the pinkies.
Reward your accomplishments
Set a goal and plan on giving yourself a reward for breaking the habit.
This is the fun part!
Positive reinforcement through reward will ultimately trigger a positive association with the desired behavior (viaPositive Psychology).
A great way to do this is with a professional manicure.
In the words of Tom and Donna fromParks and Rec, “Treat Yo Self!”
