The Truth Why I Really Hate TV

You need to switch it off for a happy, productive life.

Lucy King
Lucy King
Sep 2, 2018 · 6 min read
Retro old television in front of vintage wall ©jakkapan

People are often surprised to learn that I don’t own a TV.

Thinking back, it seems bizarre. It is not something on which I made a deliberate choice. I grew up with TV dinners and the television was on in the background of my family life.

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Lucy King

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Exploring the intersection of mind, spirit and creativity. My secret is to walk or run 10K steps daily (^_^♪)

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