Ok, well I am on Day 2 of this mini-project. It has been tempting to switch on the TV especially when I am home in the days since I’m not working. My initial plan was to unplug the cable box altogether so that even if I forgot and tried to turn it on, I would be faced with the blank screen. I decided to leave it as is though since it will be an even stronger test of my will-power. Plus it will allow me to actually use my VCR to watch the PBS videos in some of this new “spare time”.

So far the results are positive. I don’t actually miss the TV as much as I thought I would (though it is quiet in my room). And I find that I am much more productive. I’m getting around to some of my other overdue projects because I need to fill my time instead of vegging on my bed. If I make it through this week I may make a point of reducing my TV-on time in the future.

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