Ever since the pandemic, video games have become an avenue for connections and enrichment in our daily lives. Moderate gaming has its benefits, from social growth to cognitive stimulation to supporting learning. Here are some strategies to be a productive gamer when playing in your Skye at Holland condo.
Balance
Too much gaming can drain you, whereas a positive experience turns into a negative. Set your priorities and have clear boundaries. Gaming can be a relaxing and enjoyable part of your day, but not consuming the whole day.
Set goals
List down goals you want to achieve before your gaming session so that you have something to work for. The goal could be to improve a skill, learn something new, or progress in the game’s story. This way, you’d have purpose when you are playing and feel good about it when you attain the skill you wanted to learn, or when you reach a new point in the game.
Gaming as a reward
Why not use it to motivate yourself to make gaming more fun? Think of gaming as a reward to yourself when you are done doing your chores, work, or homework, or when you meet a goal that you have set for yourself.
Take breaks
Playing for extended periods of time can lead to health conditions like eye strain and fatigue. Take breaks frequently during your gaming session. Try the 20-20-20 rule, where you look at something that is 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. Do other activities to keep yourself active and refreshed, like moving around, stretching, and drinking water.
Join gaming communities
Gaming can be even more fun when you play with other people. Join gaming communities so that you have other gamers with the same interests to play with, or just play with your friends and bond with your family during game nights!
