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by Produce 5483 days ago
The real question is - would you have been able to detach from your television distraction if you didn't have that time away from it?

Personally, I find that going through periods of scarcity provides unique benefits because it proves, without a reasonable doubt, that it's possible to do so. Once the possibility has been witnessed, it is easier to say no even when the object is directly in front of you.