It's been a little over a week and at first I was REALLY bored! It's hard to think of things to do that match the relaxation level of TV for me. I ended up reading a lot, started learning a new language, and cleaned the whole house from top to bottom. So that leads to my pros and cons list...
Pros of Quitting TV
I have so much more time.
I can focus on other things.
I am more productive.
I felt a lot better about myself because I am not comparing my life or my body to the actress' on TV.
Cons of Giving Up TV
It is missed dearly.
I can't stay up to date with everyone who is watching TV on the latest developments in shows.
I forget the day of the week easily because I don't have certain shows to look forward to.
It can be replaced with other unhealthy habits like too much internet, video games, sleeping, etc.
Life can be less relaxing if I don't find an equally satisfying source of entertainment.
So there you have it. I skipped TV for a week and felt a big hole at first, but as I filled in the gaps with other things to do I found I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed them. Overall, I have learned that there is a place for TV in my life and I can still watch it from time to time with this is mind. No need to be extreme here! I think I will pick a few favorite shows to follow and watch an episode 2-3 times a week.
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