5 Simple Tips To Watch Less TV

Television. Love it or hate it, we almost all watch it. Lots and lots of it

Quite a lot of people would prefer to watch less television if they could work out how to. Whether you're sat glued to the tv or whether it's just there, playing to itself.

Chances are that if I asked you what you just watched, you'd remember at least some of it. But yesterday's television? Or last week? Wait a second... Maybe not.

So is there anything you can do that will help you to watch less television?

Here are 5 simple tips and tricks to help you cut down the amount of television you watch.

1. Use the standby button

Eek! Actually turn off the television? There'd be a riot in some houses. But if you're on your own and you're not really watching the TV, it's just "on", then pluck up the courage to hit the off switch.

2. Book the shows you really want to watch

Chances are that there are some shows you really "must" watch. Maybe it's Kiefer Sutherland saving the world (again) in 24. Or possibly there's no way you want to miss the next instalment on how those desperate housewives are coping. Whatever your choices, that's fine. Keep watching those. Just not all the other stuff in the intervening hours.

3. Switch off the news

Many people get the jitters at the mere thought of this. But nothing much really newsworthy actually happens and if it does, you'll be told about it by other people. Most all the year, watching television news is just an excuse for wallowing in other people's suffering. Cut those negative vibes out of your life and gain back the extra hours every week.

4. Use that television recorder

Record the programs you want to watch. Then relax and watch them, but with the remote control close by to race through the endless "coming soon" trailers and advertisements. This will cut your viewing time down dramatically, probably around a quarter to a third. Trust me, this is an easy and useful habit to get into.

5. Hypnotize yourself to watch less TV

Yup. This is easy to do and it works. Just download a hypnosis track to watch less TV and listen to it and you will soon find your mind coming up with other things to do than sit and watch tv.

Find out more about how you can watch less television here.