LindavS

I hardly attacked my nails at all yesterday. It was not only because I was being mindful not to. I spent time with someone last night and therefore couldn’t do it, and then went straight to bed because I was tired. Normally I might bite them while watching TV and then while I read a book in bed.

I realise being alone helps provide the opportunity for nail biting. It is a very bad side effect of being a loner. I think it became a habit for me as a child when I read books, and I am still doing it.

I don’t do it when I am with people.

I hope that knowing this helps me stop it!

This goal began as ‘lose 10 kilos’. I didn’t get far there! Gained weight if anything, because I have little self-control in a land of plenty.

Today is day 1 of 3 days eating only vegetables. Radical solution called for. I didn’t even have coffee this morning. Foregoing coffee is like a real punishment for me, as I love the morning coffee and I didn’t see having a coffee as a harmful thing.

I will have one apple. I’ve packed a salad for lunch and had some boiled potato for breakfast.

I’m thinking of going to the book shop’s events – book club and book launches and talks. That would take care of similar interests.