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Friday, September 09, 2011
21 Days?
Friday, September 09, 2011
They say it takes 21 days to form a habit, right? I know that my dentist and hygienist would like me to take 21 days to try and get in the habit of flossing. Maybe that's a good goal for October (seeing as I have a dentist appointment the end of October - they would be so proud of me if I told them I had flossed every day that month!). Anyway, how long do you suppose it takes to break a habit? I was so proud of the fact that I hadn't bitten my fingernails since June 9th. That's about 3 months. I should be cured, right? To reward myself for the fact that I could see white on the tips of my nails, I've even been going in every couple weeks to get my nails done professionally. Well, that all came to a screeching halt this week. I broke down. I bit my nails. They are short and ugly and I'm so disappointed. Hmmmm, I seriously don't know what I can do to stop.
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Oh no! Did you notice you were doing it at the time? Or did you realize you did it after the fact? I'm sure it is just because I was leaving town and you were so distraught. I understand . . . . it is ok! Just don't let this one time of biting get you down! Grow them back out every time you bite them off :) It is kind of like repenting . . . you can't give up now!!!
I can tell you are SO disappointed. I know you were so excited about your pretty nails. I have given this blog entry some thought since I read it. All I can say is . . . you are the most disciplined person I know. You have managed to accomplish difficult and incredible goals these past two years. So, don't beat yourself up. And, don't give up - start that goal again. If anyone can reach that goal . . it's YOU!
I love you.
Mom
have you tried acrylic nails? They are so thick and heavy it wouldn't feel the same to chew them down and maybe after a year of those you will have really broken the habit.
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