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We learned recently that in some ways, bad habits can be good for us, but I’ve got to agree with Jessica who in the article said that she wasn’t fully convinced that that nail biting can be good for you.
I was a nail biter for a long time and then I turned into a nail picker – let’s just say I had a pretty gnarly looking index finger that I had to start wrapping up so the nail could grow back. Yikes!
Trying to kick a habit is something many of us choose to go through at some point, and GIF Girl is no exception. A notorious nail biter, she’s decided she wants long nails to show off the world… but it’s going to take a little while to get her there. How will she fare after she decides to stop biting her nails? Let’s take a look:
Oh hi, welcome to my world. This is usually how you’d find me sitting in class.
It is a nervous habit that goes hand-in-hand with my stress sweating. I mean, what else was I supposed to do when things got tense.
I first realized I had a problem when I took my nails out of my mouth for a second, and got a look at them. Or rather, the lack of them.
I thought maybe it would get easier with a friend there to help me through it.
Except she was quick to stop biting her nails. I wasn’t. Was she judging me?!
At first I thought wearing gloves would help… but these are the only ones I could find for sale in the spring.
Wait a second… AGH, I took a big bite of nail. I’M SORRY.
Guys, this is hard. Feel bad for me.
I just have a hard time when people try to control me! Even if that “person” is actually me looking out for me…
STOP THE EXCUSES, SELF. I can do this. Look, I’ve turned to chewing gum instead of my own nails. This is progress.
Another strategy? Sometimes as I chew my nails, I think about where my hand has been lately. Touching door knobs, picking things off the floor. Okay, that’s gross.
I’ve decided to try painting them to quit biting, but I’m not sure this clear polish is doing it.
Hmmm, maybe some nail art of fun colors will inspire me to stay on track…
When (not if – positive thinking!) my crush asks me out, I don’t want to be hiding my chewed off nails from him. I want my hands out to do this.
Sigh, I think kicking this habit is going to take me longer than I thought. I need to be more patient.
Once I quit biting my nails I know everyone is going to be so impressed. I will accept all compliments like a champ – as I show off my new manicure, of course.
Have you ever tried to stop biting your nails? What do you consider to be your bad habits? Have you tried to quit? What are some strategies that you used? Tell us in the comments!
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OMG I totally do this all the time paint my nails then peel it off but I found a nail polish that doesn’t peel that easily and it seems to be working except when they get chipped then I start picking at them and I start biting them then I start all over again trying to grow them again. I’ve been doing this for almost two years now but I don’t bite them nearly as much now.
i paint them and then peal the paint off it helps me