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Lindsay Muller – Recovered Hair Puller & Skin Picker

May 25, 2024 by andrew

Who Is Lindsay Muller? Lindsay Muller is a therapist specializing in body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as skin picking, nail biting, and hair pulling. She operates a private practice in South Florida and offers online therapy to clients internationally. Lindsay’s expertise stems not only from her professional training but also from her personal experience with … Read moreLindsay Muller – Recovered Hair Puller & Skin Picker

BFRB and ADHD – Are These Two Disorders Related?

March 26, 2023 by andrew

Is BFRB a symptom of ADHD? BFRB, or Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, are a group of disorders that involve recurrent, compulsive behaviors that cause damage to the body. Examples of BFRBs include trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder), skin picking disorder, and nail biting. BFRB is not considered a symptom of ADHD, but there may be a higher … Read moreBFRB and ADHD – Are These Two Disorders Related?

Nail Biting Success Story – Hilary Flinn

November 9, 2018 by andrew

First off, who is Hilary Flinn? Hilary is a successful lifestyle blogger that suffered with chronic nail biting for 16 years of her life. She managed to break her nail biting habit on the 14th of April 2015, despite a few failed attempts that could easily have thrown her off track. Interestingly, Hilary relied on … Read moreNail Biting Success Story – Hilary Flinn

How Mandy From The Power of Habit Stopped Biting Her Nails

November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 by andrew

Who is Mandy? In Charles Duhigg’s bestselling book, ‘The Power of Habit’ he tells the story of a chronic nailbiter named Mandy. Mandy is a healthy and happy 24 year old graduate student at the Mississippi state University. She’s friendly, confident and approachable on the outside, but internally, her nail biting habit gets so bad, … Read moreHow Mandy From The Power of Habit Stopped Biting Her Nails

How To Stop Picking Your Skin In 30 Days or Less

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 by andrew

I know what it’s like to be late for work because you’ve spent so much time in the bathroom picking at blemishes that only exist in your mind. I appreciate how awful it feels when you tell yourself ‘Never Again’, only to find your determination to succeed matched by the power of your self-sabotage. I’ve … Read moreHow To Stop Picking Your Skin In 30 Days or Less

The Best Nail Biting App For Chronic Nail Biters

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 by andrew

Introduction: I first heard about this app after reading Hilary Flinn’s excellent post about how she used it to break her nail biting habit. The app is called ‘Nail Biting’ and it was created by Saso Korotaj. In this post, I outline why the app is so powerful, and how you can use it to … Read moreThe Best Nail Biting App For Chronic Nail Biters

5 Reasons Why Habit Tracking Is So Powerful

July 18, 2018July 12, 2018 by andrew

1) It helps you build a map of your behavior It’s no coincidence that so many people use habit tracking techniques to setup the building blocks for long term change. The simple act of tracking your habits is the best way to build a map of your behavior. What do maps do? They give you … Read more5 Reasons Why Habit Tracking Is So Powerful

How To Wake Up at 5am – An Insomniac’s Strategy For Becoming An Early Bird

July 18, 2018July 8, 2018 by andrew

Part 1 – The Struggle Is Real Of all the positive habits in life, waking up at 5am is the one that scares me the most. I say this because my track record of failed attempts could not be more spectacular. Let me explain. For the first 6 months of 2018, my alarm went off … Read moreHow To Wake Up at 5am – An Insomniac’s Strategy For Becoming An Early Bird

I gave up caffeine. This is what happened.

June 21, 2018 by andrew

You might be wondering why any sane person would choose to give up caffeine. In my case, the answer is simple. I’ve lived with insomnia since the age of 10. It has been a part of my life for more than 20 years. During this multi-decade journey, I simply haven’t tried giving up caffeine. But, … Read moreI gave up caffeine. This is what happened.

How Long Does It Take To Break A Habit

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 by andrew

First off, let me just state that on this particular topic, Google is wrong. This is a snapshot of the 1st result for the search term “How long does it take to break a habit”. Where does the 21 day myth come from? It was Maxwell Malts, the author of psycho cybernetics, who first suggested … Read moreHow Long Does It Take To Break A Habit