Get the best of Oprah.com in your inbox. Sign up for our newsletters!
Turning Off and Tuning In
By Sandra Magsamen
Original Content  |  February 20, 2009
Pin It
  |  
Print
4
Comments
When you turn off the television, you will have made time to…
  • read
  • daydream
  • play games
  • do puzzles
  • do craft activities
  • take a walk
  • volunteer
  • ride bikes
  • meditate
  • read a story out loud to the kids
  • cook dinner together
  • have a conversation
  • be fully present
  • listen to the radio
  • give your full attention to others
  • breathe
  • do yoga
  • listen to music
and lots more…
PAGE 2 of 4

Related Resources

Keep Reading

Artful Activities for Families

Author Sandra Magsamen provides ideas for activities that you can do with your family after you've turned off the television.

I'm Making It: Activities for Weeks 11 and 12

Sandra Magsamen shares activities for the 11th and 12th weeks of her I'm Making It program, focusing on slowing down and embracing music.

Ways to Pamper Mom

Get ideas and tips to help mom relax on Mother's Day.

Create Meaningful Family Moments

Sandra Magsamen teaches you why it's important to spend time with your family and create meaningful memories that will last a lifetime.

Loading...
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement