I decided to not watch ANY morning/daytime TV anymore. Every time I turned on the TV, I was watching more Tv, thus wasting time. As a writer who works from home, I need to write to make money. Currently I am starting a new business with my husband, and I am writing a book, (isn't everyone?). So I made the BIG decision not to watch any more morning or daytime TV.
I realized that I was wasting time every morning watching the news, morning TV shows, and comedy later on. While eating meals I turned on the TV, ending up watching TV for an hour or two. At first I was doing great. I sat down to eat, watched 15 minutes of news and turned off the TV. I realized about that I had morphed into this super lazy person who was watching an hour or more of TV every morning. I discovered an entire world of bright, happy faces telling how wonderful life was. I started following Robin Roberts, (Good Morning America), cancer survivor story.I laughed, and cried at the funny things Ellen was saying. I started relating these funny, oh so happy stories to my husband at night after eating dinner. Essentially, I was not accomplishing anything major. What I discovered may help you accomplish more in your life:
1. I was wasting several hours a day watching TV.
2. I was not reaching my goals.
3. I was not writing anything I really wanted, and needed to.
4. I was gaining weight---in all the wrong places.
5. I felt stupid.
6. I knew all the Infomercials by heart----how sad is that!
7. I was not accomplishing anything positive everyday.
8. I knew what every morning show was on between 7 and 11 every morning.
9. I discovered I was complaining everyday about my crappy life to my husband.
10, NOT watching the morning news, complete with people arguing I feet happier.
11. I started setting REAL life goals for myself.
12. I feel better about myself----already!
Now that I am happily upstairs writing and working all day, I feel better. I am accomplishing more real life goals. I am not watching hours of mindless TV. I do not miss TV news. I do not miss anchors and authors of new books arguing with each other. I realized I was helping Ellen De Generes's career grow, while ignoring mine.
I am spending less time watching TV and less time chattering incessantly with my Facebook friends. Instead I am currently planning, and working towards a new marketing/advertising business. And yes, I'm still writing my book. Isn't everyone?
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Ten things to do besides arguing about politics by Kate Johns
With the presidential election coming up this November (finally), people have been arguing about politics for what seems like four really long years now. Arguments abound in numerous forums everywhere: on TV news talk shows, on radio stations, on the Internet and even between kids younger than 18 on social networking sites. Adults have been telling each other who to vote for getting into heated arguments.
Even if we reach that uncomfortable, we have nothing to talk about moment at a party, event, get together, or a family reunion, it's not worth it, to upset an older relative by asking, "So who are you going to vote for in November?"
That's why I came up with a list of of ten things to do besides arguing about politics:
1. Do not watch TV---the political ads are everywhere. They are very one sided, and will have you yelling at the TV. Read a book instead----but not one about politics.
2.Go for a walk. I suggest a long walk, to clear your head.
3. Work two jobs instead of just one. If you aren't already working two or three jobs to make ends meet in this lousy economy, with gas and food prices increasing daily, then get another job so you are so busy you can't possibly have the time to argue about politics.
4. At social gatherings avoid talking about Mitt Romney and President Obama. Instead choose a neutral topic----like the weather, who the new judges will be on American Idol, cute kittens, puppies, or the seriously funny TV show----Big Bang Theory.
5. Avoid arguing about politics by starting a new hobby like painting craft items, reading books.
6. Watch TV shows by buying DVD series of your favorite TV series such as----"The Sopranos", "Star Trek", "Star Wars". Buy, rent or view your favorite movies and TV shows on the Internet--- ad free!
7. This is the best time to start a new exercise program. Yoga, water workouts, walking or jogging can be done for low prices at your local YMCA. Dance at home to music you adore. Lift heavy books. Walk around the block---all alternatives to more expensive workout programs.
8. Besides arguing about politics, play a board game like Monopoly, word games, crossword puzzles, video games, or start a new game at home with family and friends.
9. Volunteer your time for organizations that need a helping hand such as your local pet shelter, church, Meals on Wheels, orphans, local hospitals. Volunteering for an organization, business may lead to a better job, and certainly will help to create a better resume.
10. Join online groups that make you happy. Join non-political groups, or Internet groups that are more narrowly focused!
Hoisting a few drinks isn't the only way you can stop arguing about politics. Divert your attention elsewhere such as talking to friends and relatives, read a book or two, listen to new music, or workout.
Even if we reach that uncomfortable, we have nothing to talk about moment at a party, event, get together, or a family reunion, it's not worth it, to upset an older relative by asking, "So who are you going to vote for in November?"
That's why I came up with a list of of ten things to do besides arguing about politics:
1. Do not watch TV---the political ads are everywhere. They are very one sided, and will have you yelling at the TV. Read a book instead----but not one about politics.
2.Go for a walk. I suggest a long walk, to clear your head.
3. Work two jobs instead of just one. If you aren't already working two or three jobs to make ends meet in this lousy economy, with gas and food prices increasing daily, then get another job so you are so busy you can't possibly have the time to argue about politics.
4. At social gatherings avoid talking about Mitt Romney and President Obama. Instead choose a neutral topic----like the weather, who the new judges will be on American Idol, cute kittens, puppies, or the seriously funny TV show----Big Bang Theory.
5. Avoid arguing about politics by starting a new hobby like painting craft items, reading books.
6. Watch TV shows by buying DVD series of your favorite TV series such as----"The Sopranos", "Star Trek", "Star Wars". Buy, rent or view your favorite movies and TV shows on the Internet--- ad free!
7. This is the best time to start a new exercise program. Yoga, water workouts, walking or jogging can be done for low prices at your local YMCA. Dance at home to music you adore. Lift heavy books. Walk around the block---all alternatives to more expensive workout programs.
8. Besides arguing about politics, play a board game like Monopoly, word games, crossword puzzles, video games, or start a new game at home with family and friends.
9. Volunteer your time for organizations that need a helping hand such as your local pet shelter, church, Meals on Wheels, orphans, local hospitals. Volunteering for an organization, business may lead to a better job, and certainly will help to create a better resume.
10. Join online groups that make you happy. Join non-political groups, or Internet groups that are more narrowly focused!
Hoisting a few drinks isn't the only way you can stop arguing about politics. Divert your attention elsewhere such as talking to friends and relatives, read a book or two, listen to new music, or workout.
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