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Bored with Media and Technology

Looking at staged photos of politicians, photo edited faces and bodies of celebrities, and other useless things on the Internet, I get bored.  It is just fruitless after awhile.  "What more do I need to see?" Usually the answer is, "You don't."  The Spirit within suggests, "Go do something else.  Get out a bit."

All the information, games, apps, videos, music, and more the Internet has to offer and yet one can still become bored.  Maybe the feeling shouldn't be described as boredom, but weariness.  All the stuff can be so draining on your emotions.

Media is boring when it isn't decorated up with fun photographs, charts, graphs, people wearing make up, and more.  I recall those times when news was simply a man talking, a corny backdrop and that was it.  My parents remember the times when shows were in black and white.  My late grandmother told me of times when radio was popular.  We all enjoyed times together before there were cell phones, home computers and laptops, gaming systems, microwaves, bagless vacuums, portable drinks that come in pouches, fax machines, and cable TV.  But we managed, there were plenty of other things to do like participate in outdoor activities, do chores, and talk to people whether you knew them or not.  We didn't waste nearly as much time as people do nowadays simply Internet surfing.  However, in time as more and more people bought television, VCRs and DVDs, the hours started to increase when it came to television watching.  This of course is still occurring with many of my elders sometimes from sun up to sun down watching TV.

Media has really evolved, but too much of anything isn't good.  There is only so much your eyes, fingers and neck can take.  I notice people have back, head, neck, and wrist issues because of all their media watching and working on portable devices.

Unanticipated boredom with media and technology is indeed a blessing in disguise.  It sends a message, "You have had enough, now go do something else."

Nicholl McGuire, Blog Owner

On Shopping While Bored

Sometimes I would dread the weekends, because I knew that is when I would spend the most money on things I really didn't need.  I would visit stores going into every aisle hoping to find some great buy simply because I was bored.  However, the only things I ended up with was more of the same-- something that I could have possibly got a better deal had I waited and used a coupon.

Being bored will cost you money!  That's why seeking ideas on this site and others to keep you out of the poor house and boredom away is the best solution!  Think of how many people spent money in divorce court because they were bored with a partner or how many people signed up for some costly membership with companies because they were bored.

When you make enough mistakes with spending your money on any number of silly things or make decisions that you think are cost-saving but really are not, you begin to learn how to save better.  I provide tips in a shopping guide to help you make purchases when things are in season and not just because you want them.  Business owners, merchandisers, wholesalers, and more know when we like to shop and they also pay close attention to season changes.  If you aren't that watchful when it comes to when things go on sale, you are most likely spending far too much money each year on your goods.

Let me help you save some money year round!  I took the knowledge I received via observation, wise counsel from some of the best shoppers I know, as well as business insight learned during one of the most popular times of the year Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas to help you save during other holiday seasons like Valentines Day, President's Day, and others.  Don't miss out on this easy read packed with practical tips at a discount for a limited time.  Use coupon code WG56J  Black Friday Cyber Monday Strategies to Use Year Round

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