3 Tips To Break The Bad Habit Of Biting Your Nails

By Samprita on 08 Jul 2019

Senior Digital Editor

Samprita Kuncolinkar holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature and has been working at GirlStyle India since its inception. She works as a Senior Lifestyle Editor who is deeply in love with all things beauty, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle. Enjoying the online version of the magazine, the genres of her articles keep varying as she loves to move and groove. Apart from her work life, she loves binge-watching Netflix and loves to eat junk food for happiness.

Habits are difficult to break and if you are someone who bites their nails when they are nervous or bored and wish to get rid of this addiction then you are at just the right place. To make you feel better the first place, nope you are not the only one! This may start as being a bad habit for few and end up becoming a super crazy addiction.

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Going into the deeper roots of this issue, it could either be a symptom of emotional or mental stress. It tends to show up in people whenever they are feeling anxious or nervous during a particular situation. And ladies with this trouble, darn we know your pain! *sob-sob*

Well, fret not! If you have finally decided to bid adieu to your unkempt nails and are all set to take an action. There here's how you need to do it. Just follow these three simple steps and you are good to go!

#1 Trim your nails short ( Just don't bite)

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This method is super easy and convenient because it would leave you with no option to bite the already little nails left behind. If there's nothing to bite, you will not be eager to eat them up. Am I right or Am I right? Make sure you carry a small nail cutter with you all the time.

#2 Dive into the magnificent world of manicures

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A little hole in your pocket can help you overcome this distressing habit. Opt for a fancy mani session that would be your constant reminder that you need to quit the bad habit of biting your nails. This could be the only thing you need to help fix the issue. If your nails are done nicely & look pretty, you might be less compelled to want to ruin the gorgeousness on your fingers.

#3 Change it for a better habit

Another way to say bye-bye to this habit is to take up another one. Whenever you feel like biting your nails, try diverting your mind into something else which is rather productive like chewing a piece of gum or biting mints. You can also sit on your hands or play a hand game if with someone to avoid it completely.

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This process may take some time to break your habit but you can always achieve it by setting small goals but we know slowly & steadily you will be there.