Beat Addictions!

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My addiction was watching TV programmes.  I usually spent tow hours or above on it every day.  I knew it was a waste of time, but I couldn’t stop myself from switching on the television.  I loved it because it gave me fun.  I hated it because it was just like the harmful drugs, which I couldn’t live without.
 My English assignment in the Easter holidays was to overcome an addiction.  On the first day, I told myself that I could do it.  I could stay away from the TV.  Watching TV was the only entertainment for me when I felt bored and had free time.  So, it was difficult for me to live without it.  Because of the uniform test, there was much work to do in the holidays.  I could not go out or play with my friends.  At night, when we were going to eat dinner, I could not resist the temptation of the TV and wanted to switch it on.  My mother stopped me and asked me to stay away from it.
 The next day, I was feeling twinges of withdrawal.  The TV was just like the harmful drugs.  If I didn’t take the drugs, I would feel twinges and pain.  My mother saw this, and asked me to do housework with her when I felt bored.  So, after a few hours, when I felt bored, I prepared lunch with my mother.  She also taught me how to make some delicious food.  I felt proud of myself because I could make some delicious food.  Also, when I was cooking, I talked with my mother and this improved our relationship.
 On the third day I did the same thing when I felt bored.  I didn’t feel twinges anymore.  I talked with my mother and shared how I felt.  It was fun sometimes when we told some jokes.
 There’s a pride to saying ‘no’ to things.  I can be free and make a real life with my family.  There’s a big improvement between me and my family.  I feel happy from this.  Besides, I can learn a vital lesson in self-discipline.  I can learn to overcome the temptation of watching TV.  I can choose to watch TV or not.  I am not controlled by the TV anymore.  This is good news to me.  In addition, I can save time from it.  I can have much time to do other things.
 In short, I can learn many things from this action.  Miss Ng, thank you for helping me to stay away from my bad habit – watching TV!