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DJH 
12:37pm, November 17, 2009
You'll notice that I'm updating a goal tonight.
The other night, as I was putting my daughter to bed, she asked me to cut her nails. Believe it or not, I'd never done that before - I'm not so good at it, and I've always been freaked that I'd cut her skin or something. So I left it up to her mom and grandparents.
Anyway, so 2 nights ago she asks me to cut her nails. I grab the clippers and find that it's actually pretty fun to cut her nails...she's very relaxed and, for once, sits still, and we just talk while I play the role of manicurist. I doubt I did a great job, but it's good enough. Then she says "Daddy, why don't you cut your nails", and I then have to explain to her that I have this nasty habit of biting my nails.
She didn't ask for it, but I've decided to stop biting my nails because I don't want to be embarrassed to answer my daughter's questions. There's many harder things we all have to accomplish in life, so it's time I just knocked off this habit I've had for 20+ years.
I'm not going cold-turkey - in the past, I've berated myself each time I caught myself biting, which led to guilt and, utlimately, failure. This time I'm going to just focus on not doing it, and I've bought "No Bite" polish to remind me not to bite (as so often I'm not even thinking about it when I do it). Yes, that will be me putting on the nail polish every day. The box says I have to keep putting it on for 3 months after I stop biting. Wonder how they figured that out.
Anyway, I started yesterday. This one's for my daughter.
UPDATED GOALS
Stop Biting My Nails!!!
Progress 5%
Encouragements: 16
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Good for you!! I used to bite mine down to bloody stubs when I was younger. I now have long nails that my Grandma would be proud of (she was always my biggest cheerleader).
There is also a product that you put on your nails that help them to grow and keep them strong. Can't remember the name of it...but your drugstore could direct you. Stay strong.....you will be so proud of yourself when you do!!
Hugs and blessings,
Carrie
KansasGal
Leave it to your daughter to be the inspiration for change.
LanyL
Wonderfully inspiring post; and the love for your daughter shines brightly! Thank you for sharing.
Please try not to berate yourself ... and I'll issue you a challenge ... each time you do so, please immediately think/say 3 things that are positive ... you have many to choose from.
Very best wishes for your success ...
Ranae
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