Just because you're watching your favorite show, doesn't mean everything else has to stop. You can watch that show while getting things done, it's called multitasking. Multitasking is where you're doing several things at once and for some people, it's the only way to function. Here are some things that you can get done while watching TV.
Scheduling- All of your scheduling can be done while watching television. You can make a list of things that need to be done as well as plan on your weekday or weekend plans. Email people for conformations if needed at this time as well.
Paper work- Grab all that paperwork that has been sitting on the counter for weeks and start going through it. It's the perfect time to go through any stacks of items that you just don't seem to have time to go through. You can make two separate piles, one to keep and one to throw away.
Organize your Computer- A well organized computer is an efficient one. Start sorting through all the stuff on your computer and place things in folders. Situate all your emails and create new folders so you can organize them as well. Another thing that is often left undone and ends up costing time is the favorites bar. This would be the perfect time to organize your favorites into categories and folders.
Weekly Menu- If you don't make a weekly menu, this is the perfect time to start. A menu will free up a lot of time throughout the week. You will know what your cooking everyday and it's much easier to create a grocery shopping list when you have a menu planned. Watching television is the perfect time to make a menu because it's something that doesn't require much focus.
Exercise- There are several different exercises that can be performed while catching up on shows and as a benefit you're getting healthy. Whoever said you don't get healthy by watching TV has never heard of multitasking. You can so sit-ups, crunches using your couch as help, pushups and stretches.
Crafts- There are a number of crafts that can be completed while watching TV. Finish all of them knitting projects that you have lying around or place the finishing touches on those homemade cards.
Body Treatments- This is the perfect time to soak your feet and give them a good scrub. When you're done soaking your feet, give them that well deserved pedicure you have been putting off. Then when you're done with your feet you can move on to your hands.
Laundry-If you're able to do several loads of laundry during the day then TV time can be the perfect time to fold all of those clean clothes. Simply do the laundry throughout the day and put them in baskets. When it's time to watch your show, take the baskets to the couch with you can fold everything. This can become a great routine that will help you stay caught up on housework.
