One of the most powerful ways to take charge of your mental life and jack up your potential for joy is by taking assertive control of your exposures. Your exposures refer to the sensory inputs that influence and trigger future thoughts and decisions. In particular you are highly influenced by the things you read, watch, and listen to and the people with whom you associate on a consistent basis. The average American pays little if any attention to their mental diet (or their physical diet) and pays for that neglect with both long and short term negative consequences. This is not for you. In light of your long term goals and values, what types of television programs should you be watching? In light of your long term goals, what should you be listening to during your drive time? In light of your long-term goals, who should you be investing most of your time with? It is much simpler to practice The 4:8 Principle when your exposures are in alignment with what is lovely, true, pure, gracious, excellent, and worthy of praise. 
How are you doing in this area? 

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