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How to make it ONE DAY without the TV on by VerbalReport

"Surprising because no-one turned the TV on and we all caught up and chatted and then went to bed at a reasonable hour"

How I did it: In the evening I just didn't turn the TV on. I hung out in another room where there was no TV and everyone joined me and we had a great night.

During the day I went outside and had my lunch instead of parking myself in front of Dr. Phil.

Lessons & tips: If you have a habit of just flicking the TV on - then purposefully change what you do. Sit in another room- put a note on the TV to remind you. Hide the remote controls so you have to think about why they are hidden.
Time really opens up without TV. More interaction with others as well and an earlier night.


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