Learn How To Stop Biting Your Nails…
Whether you do it because you’re nervous, excited, bored or just to cut your nails, nail biting is probably something you wish you didn’t do.
While it’s relatively harmless (minus the risk of infection), nail biting is considered socially to be a bad habit. Like most bad habits, it can be hard to break.
The reason it is so hard to break is that it’s an involuntary action. You don’t think to yourself “I’m going to bite my nails now”, you just do it. Likewise you can’t quit nail biting simply by thinking “I’m never going to bite my nails again”.
How do you stop biting your nails once and for all? How To Stop Biting Your Nails…
COMMIT
First you must commit to quitting the habit. And I mean really commit.
It’s generally considered that if you can stop performing a habit for 28 days then that habit is broken. But you must commit to 28 days of conscious effort in order to break this habit.
AVOID TRIGGERS
You’re probably already aware of when you bite your nails. Whatever it is (nerves, boredom, etc), avoid activities that put you in that emotional state.
AVERSION
One popular method people use to stop biting their nails is to paint them with nail polish remover. This stuff smells and tastes terrible and will leave you feeling sick if you do bite your nails. Over time you associate the act of nail biting with intense displeasure.
CUT NAILS REGULARLY
If you cut your nails as short as possible every few days, then you won’t have much of anything to chew on. Simple as that!
KEEP YOUR HANDS BUSY
If you’re biting your nails then it must be true that your hands aren’t doing anything of any importance. Find a hobby that uses both your hands and devote your spare time to that until you break the habit.
Alternatively you could replace your nail biting habit by playing with a stress ball, poker chips or something like that. It keeps your hands busy whilst you can relax. Perfect for if you just want to chill out watching TV.
FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE
As mentioned earlier, nail biting is an involuntary action caused by unconscious thoughts. Hypnotherapy works in much the same way, only with positive results rather than negative ones. A hypnotherapist implants suggestions into your unconscious mind to alter whatever habit you wish to change, in this case nail biting. It’s quick, easy and effective.
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Further Reading
Change ANY Habit in 28 Days – http://www.hypnobusters.com/articles/change-a-habit-in-28-days/
Anxiety and Compulsive Nail Biting – http://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/nail-biting
How to Stop Biting Your Nails (and Other Nervous Habits) – http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/how-to-stop-biting-your-nails-and-other-nervous-habits
Psychologist Causes of Addiction – http://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/psychological-causes-of-addiction/