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FENG SHUI QUICK TIP 74

Why you shouldn't watch TV in the bedroom

What would you rather do with your partner at the end of the day: watch the idiot box, or snuggle? Of course, if you really want to avoid your partner, turning on the TV every night when you get into bed is a great way to accomplish that.*

If you’re single, this still applies to you. If you’re in the habit of watching TV before bed, do it in the living room or den. Keep the sleeping room for sleeping, and leave energetic space there for someone else to come in and keep you entertained in the evenings.

If you can’t (or won’t) take the television out of the bedroom, at least cover it up somehow. Now you have an excuse to get that armoire you’ve been dreaming about.

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INTENTION—As you move the TV out of your bedroom, stay focused on your intention to create an atmosphere that is more conducive to rest and/or communication.

AFFIRMATION—When you are done, make a verbal affirmation to support your intention, such as: “My partner and I are now able to connect without commercial interruptions.”

VISUALIZATION—Take a moment to relax on your bed and visualize clearer communication and a better relationship with your partner. Focus on a specific outcome you would like to achieve, and imagine that it has already happened.

* Soon after I wrote this, I was watching The Tonight Show (in the living room of course—there’s no TV in my bedroom), and was pleased to hear Jay Leno and his celebrity guest agree that removing the TV from the bedroom is one key to a successful marriage. Way to go, Jay!

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