Best Tips to Get Rid Of Television Addiction
On September 15, 1959, television made its debut in India. However, the real market for television emerged in the 1980s. In the early days, there were so many benefits to television.
Some of them even considered it to be one of the best inventions to help humans evolve. It was also a source that helped humans gain an advantage.
For example, it helped strengthen the family bond by making them sit together and enjoy watching television. It was a good source of news.
For a few, it was a good option to entertain themselves, while there were others who used it to improve their personalities. No doubt, television is something that has brought the entire world together.
Over the past few years, the use and dependency of television have increased dramatically.
Unlike the 1980s, when there were only a few daily soap operas and Sunday-only movie bookings, this era offers a vast array of television channels and various other platforms for entertainment.
However, it is important to understand that excessive use of these channels and similar platforms is only damaging human lives in several ways, be they emotional, psychological, behavioral, or any other.
There are several reasons why people, especially children, are addicted to television these days. The busy lives of parents are one of the most prominent.
It is common to observe that parents are so busy in their own lives that they do not get time to interact with their children.
In fact, there are also cases where parents are unaware of what their kids are watching and how it is impacting their mental health. Reports also indicate a rise in drug addiction and other criminal cases among children due to parental negligence.
It is important for parents to remember that they should always monitor their kids and keep a limit on their screen time.
Research from the United Kingdom suggests that watching television for more than 3 hours a day may eventually cause cognitive decline in language and memory.
“Our analyses showed that adults who watch less than 3.5 hours of television per day experience on average a decrease in verbal memory of around 4 to 5 percent over the following six years.
whereas those who watch television for more than 3.5 hours per day experience on average an 8 to 10 percent decrease in verbal memory over the same period,” said lead author Daisy Fancourt, PhD, a senior research fellow at University College London.
Tips to Limit Screen Time for Children
Now that you know that excessive television can lead to various issues in children, it is also important to know some simple ways in which you can keep your child away from watching excessive TV. As mentioned below, some of these are:
Keep a Record and Set an Alarm.
Make sure you keep track of how much you or your child are watching TV. If needed, you can also set an alarm for an hour or so. It can really help you maintain the right limit and control the habit of excessive television watching.
Make a Schedule
Create a schedule that will enhance your efforts to cut down on the amount of time you spend watching TV.
This is because if you start setting the alarm for an hour without a proper schedule, the chances of failing your plan are high.
Also, when you schedule in a way that you watch only what you like, you might feel like you are rewarding yourself.
Choose a Hobby
If you don’t have hobbies like reading, writing, cooking, or gardening, then it is high time for you to make one. This will help you keep yourself engaged and your mind happy.
Socialize more
Humans are by nature social animals, and it does help us to evolve more than anything. Socializing helps you understand the perspective of other people’s minds.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam said, ‘One best book is equal to a hundred good friends, but one good friend is equal to a library.’
Seeking help is the key.
If you feel it is no longer in your hands to stop this habit or someone you know is highly addicted to TV and needs medical help, then don’t worry.
Athena Behavioral Health is here to help you. Athena Behavioral Health is one of the top addiction centers in Delhi, NCR. We are here to help you and your loved ones overcome any form of addiction or depression.
If you’d like to get a treatment facility consultation from a professional, please contact us via email at customercare@athenabhs.com or by phone at +91 9289086193. It is our privilege to take the pain out of yours!
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