State of Depression
One reason for being a couch potato of a person is depression. When one is depressed, tendency is for him to just stay home and do nothing. Sometimes just there on the couch watching television but doesn’t really understand whatever he’s watching. They are too preoccupied with the cause of their depression. So the television is just there as a props.
If you are one of them, then I say you’re a loser. Forget about what makes you feel that way. Instead, go get some popcorn or any snack convenient for you, find a comfortable position on the couch, find an interesting TV program or you can rent a movie and, enjoy the show!
You can set the mood of the room into the mood you want. Try to set a dim light while watching a drama series or a movie. This might just ease up your depression. Eventually you will gain back your strength and confidence to face the trials in your life. Don’t just sit in front of the television doing nothing but thinking of the pain you had. Being a couch potato must do you good.