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I’ve always been vigilant enough to ensure balance in my views.<\/p>\n

So… when I present an idea, an approach to take, or a new life habit to consider, I’m coming at it like this:<\/p>\n

If this hits home with you, if it sorta bites, its probably a strong indicator you need to put the advice to use.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In this case, it’s all about ensuring you’re not being unconsciously-programmed.<\/p>\n

A quick story to explain what I mean by that:<\/p>\n

I remember reading a very funny (sad, but true) article title that humorist\u00a0 and author Dave Barry<\/a> wrote about 15 years ago.<\/p>\n

It said:<\/p>\n

\u201cCountry is shocked, saddened by\u2026 whatever TV tells us.\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n

Yes, at the time that headline hit me smack upside the head\u2026 hard.<\/p>\n

Not only was I allowing the \u201csoap opera syndrome\u201d to rule my experience, but I knew other people (loved ones) who were allowing somebody else\u2019s life, or some event, dictate how they felt or thought at the moment, for the day, or even for longer periods of time.<\/p>\n

The 3-minute video above from The School of Life certainly makes the point (in a delicate, bearable manner) that you very well might be yearning for distraction outside yourself.<\/p>\n

And, several months ago (via my Money Monday newsletter<\/a>), I made the same straight-up, short point:<\/p>\n

That excessive time in front of the BIG screen (yeah, that 40+ inch contraption in your house) is a recipe for mind-mushed, social-programming and, ultimately, what you have to most be aware of…<\/p>\n

… that it doesn’t become your personal Electronic Income Reducer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Takeaway<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n

In short, on this Holiday week, I encourage you to:<\/p>\n