Curing the Dependence With Satellite TV

Among doctors, psychologists and clinical researchers, the debate has been going on for decades: what is the best possible way to get rid of a bad habit? Tossing aside cold-turkey withdrawal and overexposure, the answer obviously lies somewhere in between. Take the love of rich foods, for example. If someone wishes to lower a dangerous cholesterol level, should the proscribed diet be limited to raw vegetables? Maybe, but it's unlikely the program will be followed long enough to become effective. A better way is to mix in a gluttonous meal every couple of days, as long as it is framed by a healthier diet plan. But when the time comes to indulge, do it the right way and enjoy every second of your steak and ice cream.

The same can be said for television. While almost everyone would agree that six or seven hours a day of television is bad for you, most agree that a couple of hours per day would not be bad. In some cases, it might even be good. My suggestion is, if you are looking to kick your overwhelming TV habit, do it the right way and enjoy your viewing in the best possible format. Here's how:

Ditch Basic Cable
I'm not saying go back to public TV. Quite the contrary, upgrade to satellite TV and maximize your viewing potential. Many people spend hours just looking for a good program to watch, endlessly flipping through mediocre stations for a quality program. With satellite TV, you can get the best channels available, and easy-to-use program guides will end your dependence on the remote control. Think of it as time management. When the time comes, you won't miss the award-winning film or favorite show. In fact, by utilizing the DVR feature, you can record shows when you're not around and won't have to repeat the vicious late-night channel surfing cycle. You can simply settle in and let the technology work for you.

Quit the Sports Bars
Sports fanatics will undoubtedly be hooked on the guys' night out, spending time not only in bars -- an unhealthy environment -- but also in travel time, going and coming from the big game at the local pub. With one of the packages like MLB Extra Innings or NFL Sunday Ticket, you can relax in the comfort of your own home and get the full pub experience. Dialing up a baseball or football game at home, you don't have to throw away time looking for that out-of-market big-ticket event. You'll also save a lot of money on minimums and cab fares.

Make Cable Work For You
By getting the best material available with a satellite package, your access to quality TV will increase exponentially. Mix in a dose of educational programs, which you can watch with the kids, or watch the progress of your stocks and other world events on CNN and CNBC.

Simply put, viewing the best that television has to offer will satisfy your gluttonous cravings and free up your time when there is no reason to keep going. You'll soon see that your addiction is controllable and your reliance a thing of the past. Have the baseball bug? This case may be the most serious of all. If it has bitten you, you might want to see a hypnotist to get rid of it.

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