My TV subscription recently expired, and I could not afford to renew it, so I packed it up. I was used to wearing it while doing what I was doing, and I missed having it.
Movies or television shows are one way people relax after a stressful day at work or while on vacation, and this is because we prefer to have pleasure or fun after being stressed.
However, this is not me.
It is not necessary for me to have fun after a difficult day. I can replace this with some quality sleep to recharge for the day ahead. It is not that I do not enjoy watching TV shows; I do, but if given the option, I would rather not.
However, for the sake of my family, I pay for the monthly TV show, and for the most part, it allows me to be more productive when they are not present. There are advantages and disadvantages, but the disadvantages are usually not perceived as negative.
The goal is to maximize my time, and most of the time, I do not get value for my "24" hours because I spend 2 to 3 of them binge-watching a TV show with a friend or family.
Stress is a silent killer
24 hours is usually insufficient, and attempting to compensate by sleeping less raises my blood pressure, so most of the time, decluttering the things I should do for fun is the only way to make the most of my time.
Unfortunately, I do not have enough time, and sleep cannot compensate for my "busy time." This is why I do not mind missing out on fun because I know I will have plenty of it someday.
No fun while life isn't fun
Binging on a TV series while using my mobile device feels exciting, but then I don't get to be more productive as I would want. It is the same thing as being in love, having friends over, or having family over, which is probably why I do not have many friends.
I do not have up to ten friends in real life, and most of them are not even present, so we do not talk unless something important comes up. Why?
These guys are busy trying to figure out life's bills, and even though we grew up together, their families, bills, and life responsibilities come first. Most of us hustled as teenagers but became separated as adults, and there is nothing better than sorting through your personal issues on your own.
In reality, I do not consider loneliness to be a problem; rather, I prefer loneliness when I need to brainstorm or fix something. However, most people enjoy having fun after work and doing their favorite things to escape the realities of life, but this is not the case for me.
The Storms doesn't look like it is over
2024 was chaotic, but it was rewarding in the end, and 2025 has started quickly and furiously, and things are not the same as they were.
I incurred stupidity and other real-life expenses, and having fun while having debts to pay makes me feel good. So hustling 12 to 14 hours a day nonstop makes me feel better and more confident that the effort will pay off someday.
However, as humans, we require fun times to reduce how reality affects us, and this is what gives life meaning. If you, like me, can not afford guilty pleasures, do not feel bad; you can put that time to better use.
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