Habits

Identify your trigger situations Notice the words you use most often Pause before speaking Replace swear words with neutral alternatives Use a short reset phrase Practice slower speech Reduce stress...

Identify when you thumb-suck most often Keep your hands busy with a stress ball, fidget, or toy Wear a thumb guard, bandage, or glove as a...

Keep nails trimmed short and filed smooth Apply bitter nail polish or a deterrent coating Cover nails with bandages, tape, or gloves Identify triggers and avoid them...

Keep your hands busy with a stress ball, fidget toy, or pen Trim your fingernails short Keep tissues nearby and use them instead Use saline nasal spray...

Keep tissues nearby and use them instead Trim your fingernails short Identify your triggers, such as boredom, stress, or dryness Apply saline nasal spray to reduce irritation Use...

Identify when you bite your lips Notice triggers such as stress, boredom, or concentration Keep lips moisturized with a plain lip balm Avoid picking at dry or...

Set a quit date Reduce intake gradually Replace coffee with water Switch to decaf Avoid coffee triggers Sleep more Eat regular meals Manage withdrawal symptoms Use tea or herbal alternatives Change your routine Stay...

Keep nails trimmed short File rough edges immediately Use bitter-tasting nail coating Wear gloves when possible Cover nails with bandages or tape Identify trigger situations Replace the habit with a...

Keep nails trimmed short and filed smooth Use bitter-tasting nail polish Identify and avoid triggers Keep hands busy with a stress ball, fidget, or pen Wear gloves or...

Identify your triggers Keep nails trimmed short Use bitter-tasting nail polish Cover nails with bandages or gloves Keep hands busy with a stress ball or fidget item Replace the...

Keep nails trimmed short File rough edges immediately Use bitter-tasting nail polish Wear gloves or finger covers Identify your biting triggers Replace the habit with a fidget item Keep hands...