How to live without a television for a year by roslyn43

"Switching off the television was just about as liberating as quitting smoking. "

How I did it: I just stopped watching! It helped to pack the TV up and put it out of the way - so it would be an effort to watch, not just a reflex.

Eventually, when I felt ready, I got rid of the set altogether, and I was really pleased with all the extra space it cleared up!

Lessons & tips: Don't believe for a second that you'll be bored, or out of touch, or that you won't have enough other stuff to do - my life has been more interesting, more full, and more active since I turned off.

It definitely helps that I live alone and have autonomy over my space - but even if you can't get a significant other or housemate to buy into the TV-free lifestyle, you can probably negotiate a TV-free night a week.

Resources: I use my computer to watch DVDs, I read papers and the internet to keep up with news, and I listen to music on my ipod when I need something in the background.


 

Sep 01, 2010, 01:25AM PDT | 3 comments | 10 cheers


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Trauma_Junkie thinks she may have had a touch too much caffiene...

I have

no problem with no television. But when my internet went out for 3 days, I found myself going throguh actual withdrawal problems!

But I will say I do enjoy a few shows weekly, but it’s not a background noise object here at the house.

Sep 01, 2010, 02:21AM PDT | Respond to this 3 cheers

bajabero

Yes You can

for all those who think that it’s not possible to live without TV!! It has been around six years since I’ve turned off my TV !
You’ll have time to
learn
read
spent more time with your family
and more

try it!

Sep 01, 2010, 03:46AM PDT | Respond to this 1 cheer

mondaynoaware is not procrastinating. Much.

I Support You

In your smugness! :)

Sep 01, 2010, 04:34AM PDT | Respond to this


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