Here are the 4 Reasons Why We Don’t Ever Watch TV…
1.) It’s Addicting 2.) It’s Unhealthy & Fattening 3.) It’s Anti-Social and Presents a False Reality 4.) Corporate Influence/Brainwashing
For longer explanations of each of these reasons watch this short video…
4 Reasons Why We Don’t Watch TV…EVER
The Solutions…
1.) Get Rid of Your TV, Sell It & Invest In New Hobby 2.) Make A List of Things To Do Besides Watch TV
50 Things To Do Besides Watch TV
- Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while
- Volunteer at an animal shelter or sanctuary
- Read a novel, favourite magazine or blog
- De-clutter one room in your home
- Play at a park with your kids
- Write a list of things to be grateful for
- Go for a hike
- Visit a craft store, buy what speaks to you and just play!
- Prepare some dish or cuisine outside of your comfort zone
- Search for new music on Spotify, Pandora, or iTunes
- Listen to music and do nothing else but listen
- Give yourself a nap
- Write your parents a letter
- Read non-fiction and learn something new
- Visit an art gallery
- Meditate
- Find 3 new people or stories that inspire you
- Brainstorm book ideas
- Listen to a podcast
- Decorate a room
- Play in your closet and create new outfits
- Create a vision board
- Give yourself a makeover
- Take a relaxing bath
- Plan out your weekend
- Take a creative class
- Start a blog on a topic you are passionate about
- Look up recipes for the coming week
- Look up concerts coming into town and buy tickets
- Do yoga
- Organize your closet, office drawers, kitchen space, etc
- Teach yourself to play a musical instrument
- Join a sports league
- Brainstorm business ideas
- Research the latest and greatest scientific inventions
- Dance! Either in lessons or just for fun.
- Find 10 new jokes to tell
- Plan a kid’s party or adventure
- Create mood playlists or for different occasions: workouts, brunch, Mexican dinner, etc
- Do something for someone else
- Take out your sketchbook or journal
- Create something delicious in the kitchen
- Plan a day trip
- Plan a themed party
- Paint a picture
- Write out a bucket list
- Give yourself a nap (Did that make the list twice? 30 minutes of restful recharge will always be more appreciated than 30 minutes of Family Feud)
- Make a list of goals; 1 month, 1 year, 5 year and 10 year goals
- Clear your email inbox
- Collect 10 of your favorite quotes and start your Favorite Quote Book
I dig. Peace keep pushing this idea.