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The 3 minute rule for flossing that actually stuck after 4 failed tries
For a long time I thought my flossing problem was about willpower, but a dental hygienist in Tucson named Angie pointed out something that changed my whole approach. She asked if I was trying to floss my whole mouth at once, and when I said yes she kind of laughed and told me to just do one section while the shower warms up. I tried it the next morning and it took maybe 40 seconds, which felt way less awful than standing at the sink for 3 minutes first thing. The trick for me was tying it to something I already do every day, so now the floss sits right on top of the soap dish and I grab it while the water heats up. Six weeks in and I have missed maybe two days, which is better than the 4 separate times I tried and quit after a week. If you have tried and failed at this like I did, try shrinking it down to one tiny chunk instead of the full routine. What small daily thing have you managed to attach to an existing habit instead of fighting it head on?
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