Feel like plopping down in front of the Telly...but just want to be alone with your thoughts?
Don't want to allow a million media flashes to overwhelm your psyche?
Consider the beauty of the "Aquarium Channel". It's like "White noise, for your eyes". I am not sure if all TV service providers give you access to this simple channel, but it has a lot going for it in my humble opinion.
Why do we watch TV when we don't have a particular show on our minds? Just to fill space and allow our minds to rest and refresh. At the same time, we don't want to bring more stress into our lives by watching chaotic news reports or tumultuous sitcoms that suck us into the lives of yet many more thousands of dramatic fictional characters.
Sometimes, not always.....but Sometimes.... i just want some down time. Sometimes BORING IS GOOD!
Some filler visuals that will allow me to feel like something is happening that is bigger than me and beyond my control....and I can watch it and feel myself begin to wind down and finally, after having rested, to refocus and concentrate on my own set of goals.
What is the "Aquarium Channel"...... Well, it's a simple as the words of it's title....It's a cable TV channel that simply provides us a consistent view of a beautiful fish tank filled with active colorful fish and swaying sea veggies.
The tank is pristinely clean....and yay, I'm not the one in charge of cleaning it! The fish are healthy and appear happy and have striking colors and natural decorations on their scales. There's even a live shrimp scooting around beyond the fish tank boulders. There's no plot....no ads, no commentary. Just peaceful beautiful fish playing in a crystal clear blue tank.
Remember, what you fill your mind with, you are naturally going to want to "process". So if you control what you allow yourself to de-stress with on the Telly, then you may just figure out a better unwinding strategy for you and/or your family members.
It's ok to have down time. Don't feel guilty about your "down time". It's essential for you have a relaxation strategy so that you can resist stress, recharge, refresh and refocus to greet and accomplish your nest goals.
If your TV service provider does not have an "Aquarium channel, or a similar type of "easy to watch" time filler type of channel, consider sending them an email. Let them know you need more "relaxation", non-dramatic de-stressing channels and they might just add one to your line-up.
In Peaceful Productivity,
Carla.
