How to Ignore the NFL Playoffs While Your Spouse Watches

When football season hits, it hits hard. As players strut their stuff on the field, fans come out with face paint and jerseys to cheer their favorite players to the Superbowl. The sport's impact affects not only players and fans but also their loved ones. If your spouse can't live without catching the game on television, relax. You can ignore the NFL playoffs--without leaving the house--while your significant other hoots and hollers to his heart's content.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• iPod
• Lavender candle
• Notepad
• Pen

1. Choose a room where you won't overhear the television.
2. Light lavender candles to soothe your senses.
3. Put on your iPod.
4. Take a deep breath.
5. Make a list of household "to do" items (for example, "clean the gutters"; "steam jewelry"; "print photos off digital camera").
6. Organize your list by room or area of the house.
7. Starting with the room you're in, complete and check off as many entries as possible.
8. Work your way from room to room until your list is complete.

Tips & Warnings

• Check in on your spouse every so often to show you're interested in him, just not the game.
• Keeping busy and active will burn off extra anxiety.
• If your spouse watches an unhealthy amount of televised sporting events, talk to him about your concern. Try to work out a solution together.

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