Over that past 4 days I have cut TV out of my day. This connects to the exercise on pages 26 and 27 in "The Creative Habit". Sometimes in order to be creative you need to cut things out of your life and take time to relax and have time for yourself. At first I did not like this exercise. But then I decided in my spare time that I would normally spend watching TV I decided to read again.
All throughout high school I always had a book with me. Usually Nicholas Sparks, Sarah Dessen, or Jodi Picoult. These three are my favorite authors. I have been really enjoying my free time now. It relaxes me more and also works my brain more then sitting and watching TV does. I always thought that it was college that was taking away my free time to read. But instead I have realized that it was TV taking away my time.
I think that from now on I am going to just try to save TV for the weekends and not during the week. Instead before bed I will read and not turn the TV on. I think that everyone would benefit from trying this exercise. You do not have to read in your spare time but you may find another hobby that you enjoy or just relax during your free time.
The Pact is my favorite book!
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