.jpg)
A few years ago, I was on this self-help kick where I would listen to various CDs on time mastery, life mastery, sales mastery, etc.
I also went to this great seminar in Philadelphia where I got to see and hear a few keynote speakers including Donald Trump and Tony Robbins.
Leaving that seminar I realized that in life there is so much we don’t know about. There is a psychology behind everything we do, from our daily routines to how we present ourselves to how others perceive us. At some point, I’d like to write about all of those topics, but this week I want to bring up the issue of our daily routine of watching hours of television.
We all have our favorite show — that is OK. But I think that excessive TV watching is not conducive to helping you move your life in the right direction.
Statistics show that the average American watches more than four hours of TV each day. That means that in a 65-year life, that person will have spent about a decade watching TV.
That’s crazy!
Some of us feel as though once we start watching a TV series that we have to finish it, but really if you stop watching it and miss a few episodes, before you know it you won’t even remember that you cared about the show that much.
I realized that this was something that definitely needed to be restructured in my life — especially if I was going to move in the right direction of following my passions. I would rationalize that the shows I watched took my mind off of the drama in my personal life and it gave me the mental break I needed. In particular, I had been a loyal of fan of the soap opera All My Children since 1994. I taped the show every day. I never thought I would be able to get away from it, but you know what? I did. And when I started to move my daily routine away from coming home and having to watch my soap opera right away, I noticed that I was being more productive with my time and that I wasn’t losing brain cells. Slowly I started dropping most of my favorite shows and I feel great.
Now I have more time for other important things in life. I suggest you try to drop at least one show and see how it will positively change your life.
Whitney’s Radar
I figured that since I suggested you to drop your habit of too much TV watching that maybe I could help you pick up a new one — learning to use social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
Now, I must admit, I haven’t jumped on the Twitter train yet, but Facebook has been an awesome tool for me in order to stay in touch with old and new friends, as well as family and colleagues.
I can log in on my own time and keep myself updated on their business and personal lives as well as see what upcoming events there are in the Atlantic City area.
Speaking of events, keep your calendars open Nov. 10 and Nov. 11. On the first date, there is an excellent event scheduled — put on by the e-Women Network SNJ Chapter — called “A Night of Gratitude- Supporting Local Non-Profits.”
It will be at The Pool in Harrah’s from 6-8:30pm and will honor Atlantic City Electric. For more information go to www.ewomennetwork.com/chapter/snj.
Article:
Resolutions in the Air
Article:
Chilling Out: Priceless
Article:
Gift-Giving Tips
Article:
Help Feed the Hungry
Article:
Dress You Up
Article:
Be Thankful
Article:
Listen To Your Body
Article:
Keeping Up
1. Danielle M. said... on Oct 28, 2009 at 11:01PM
“This is a perfect example that amplifies my comment on last week's article. What does ANY of this have to do with "women" readers. There's nothing gender-specific about this article, yet the footnote at the end of the article says it will address women's issues. Either write the column with a women's theme, or don't write it at all. And certainly don't go telling readers one thing and delivering another. Your credibility is at stake.
”
2. Whitney Ullman said... on Oct 29, 2009 at 08:14AM
“Dear dedicated reader,
I love dishing out advice on VARIOUS topics, including ones that fall into the "much more" section.
~Flushed with Credentials Whitney
ps. thx for your previous advice, hopefully I answered your question in the last column.”
3. Danielle M. said... on Oct 29, 2009 at 08:44PM
“You didn't answer any question. All you did was author another poorly-written column that failed to address anything of importance to women, which is the stated "mission" of your column. If the column is going to be about women, make it about women! Or if you're just going to write about whatever pops into your head, then remove the "tag" at the end of the column. You state that you're "flushed with credentials." A Press political story said you're 29-years-old. Please explain how someone so young can be "flushed with credentials." Perhaps you belong to many organizations as a way of advancing your career, but membership in an organization hardly qualifies you as "flushed with credentials." You dispense "advice" like a sage and wizened prophet, when in reality you lack the skills, maturity and humility to communicate with a mass audience. And precisely what are your credentials as a journalist? Did you write for the school newspaper?”
4. danthany A. said... on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:25PM
“Whitney,
I think that is so cool that you have an arch nemesis wanting you to only write about women's issues. I look forward to hearing about how you may get emotional when Aunt Flo is in town and I especially want to hear about labor pains. I don't know if you will be writing about manicures and pedicures, what with all the metrosexuals out there, that may not qualify for your biggest fan Danielle M. as being female enough!
Do you think that Danielle M is an unemployed 'professional' journalist that is jealous that you have a job in this tough economy? And I haven't seen a professional journalist in quite some time, seems like they all have an agenda and spout propaganda; but i digress...
Someone who enjoys your column (not friends, nor family),
Danthany A.”
5. Professional reader said... on Oct 30, 2009 at 06:10AM
“Danielle M do you know what a professional reader is? It's quite simple, # 1-Whitney's column applies to all women and to anyone who cares to read practical intelligent advice, so your point is MUTE. As far as credentials go, anyone with any intelligence in the game of life, knows that it is obvious that the column - the F-word delivers great information on the same credentialed status of her associates columns. # 2- this professional reader of 3 DECADES, along with many readers thoroughly enjoy the weekly column known as the F-word. Post script, to Danielle m (a fellow f-word) reader, your jealousy of Whitney and her column the f-word seems to be quite obvious, may I suggest you put your frustration to a more constructive positive use.”
6. Danielle N. said... on Oct 30, 2009 at 06:50AM
“Dear Whitney
I think the only definition of professional writer is that you get paid to write and we can all see Danielle M. is the only amateur here. Don't be discouraged by anyone's negativity and don't forget the one excellent use for the F word!
D.N.”
7. Jackie Manheim said... on Oct 31, 2009 at 08:52AM
“Wow, I just sat down to read my favorite weekly column. I never post a comment but I just had to today. Whitney DO NOT be discouraged by this negative person, Danielle M. She has aboslutely no clue what she is talking about. All of your columns have been very informative and helpful to many people including myself. At your age you seem to have many experiences that most of us hope to have therefore your credentials are valid in my book. Thank you for always being positive because you are truly an inspiration to others.”
8. Jackie Manheim said... on Oct 31, 2009 at 08:54AM
“Wow, I just sat down to read my favorite weekly column. I never post a comment but I just had to today. Whitney DO NOT be discouraged by this negative person, Danielle M. She has aboslutely no clue what she is talking about. All of your columns have been very informative and helpful to many people including myself. At your age you seem to have many experiences that most of us hope to have therefore your credentials are valid in my book. Thank you for always being positive because you are truly an inspiration to others.”