watch less tv

I have really let this goal fall by the wayside. It was easier when I lived with roommates and mostly watched TV in my room. Now that I live with my boyfriend it is a lot more difficult to separate myself from the TV—especially because he ordered DVR! I really need to examine my TV watching and try to cut down those shows I really “can’t live without!”

What I’ve been doing is reading instead of watching TV. I’ve always been a big reader, but now I use it as a substitute for TV. At this time on a Friday, I’d usually be watching something I really wasn’t that interested in. Instead, I’m going to read for 30-45 minutes and then get ready to go out.

I usually turn the TV on when I get home from work, but yesterday I remembered my goal and sat in silence for a few minutes to unwind before getting ready to go meet my boyfriend.

I can’t even imagine how much more productive I’d be if I didn’t watch so much TV. I think I’ll make a short list of the shows I really can’t live without and then turn off the TV the rest of the time. My boyfriend and I have already agreed not to have a TV in the bedroom once we move in together. He doesn’t have one in his bedroom at his current apartment, but I do. It’s no surprise we have more sex at his place!