How to Save Money, Lower Your Stress & Have More Free Fun
Turn off your tv and disconnect your cable!
Every evening after work, I would speed past commercials in an attempt to keep up with all the shows continuously recording on my dvr. I convinced myself that my tv time was real socialization. I felt my mind was on fast forward absorbing and processing so much information. I noticed my stress level was high. No matter how much I would discipline myself, I would rather watch tv than go to sleep at a reasonable hour.
I was waffling back and forth about the prospect of turning off the cable when my tv stopped working. I took this as a sign from above. Some of the happiest times of my life have been when I didn’t have tv.
Within a week, I found myself busy socializing with several new friends. One of them is my workout partner. We go to the gym together at least 2-3 times per week. This has prompted me to get back to yoga and salsa class. Our workout enthusiasm is catching and many of my friends are expressing interest in joining us to get back in shape.
Spontaneously last weekend, several of my friends dropped by for homemade chicken soup, then we all took off for a long evening walk on the beach. We dressed warm for the brisk air. We had so much fun picking up shells, watching water birds and telling jokes. None of us could remember the last time we laughed that much.
So for weeks we have been chatting about future activities we would like to do together. So far our list includes going snorkeling, to local green markets, art galleries, salsa dancing lessons, nature centers and county parks. Most of these activities are cheap or free.
In this time of great upheaval the one thing we need is to care about each other, help each other, inspire each other and celebrate life together. For a very long time, people have been so busy working two or three jobs to cover their expenses and keep their head above water. Now people are vulnerable and ready to come together and be apart of each others lives again. It is lowering my stress for sure.
So I have not been cold turkey on the tv watching. I view a few of my favorite shows on my computer. It is a nice treat rather than a dominating part of my life. I almost forgot to mention I am saving $80 per month on my cable bill. That’s money I can use to supplement my grocery budget which is out of control these days.
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