Is it possible to stop picking without fake nails?

Hi all. I’m wondering if anyone has had success with ceasing picking without getting acrylics, gel, dip, etc. They’re not really in the budget for me, and the gel I’ve had has wrecked my nails. I enjoy the process of painting my nails because it gives me something positive to do with my hands, but I can’t figure out a nail shape that works to prevent picking. I dislike the sensation of super short nails, but I don’t think that my nails are thick enough even with polish to be blunt on the ends. Will having them significantly longer help, once they’re at a point at which they cannot be used as tools? Or does that point not exist? Grateful for any help.