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It is advisable to quit gaming whenever you feel like you are having some issues with focusing on other activities. Playing games is never easy as one would make it to look.
Do you ever need to take time off of gaming?
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It is advisable to quit gaming whenever you feel like you are having some issues with focusing on other activities. Playing games is never easy as one would make it to look.
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That's exactly what I did. At least, I can sleep well enough now, and I can focus on other activities that I have. Playing games was never an easy something.
Kennysplash
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I’m not much of a steady gamer. After I have played for half an hour I usually move on to something else. So I don’t feel tired or burnt out before I quit.
Yarik
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Maybe in the weekends you can find more time to play video games. I suppose you have some days off of work. Spending a few more hours playing video games these days wouldn't be an issue.
Cory
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The only game I play consistently is Pokemon GO and I never take a break from playing it in terms of opening up the app every day. I have some other games on my iPhone but I don't play them very much. When I had a gaming laptop, I took occasional breaks from playing games on Steam, but it was more of a play whenever I felt like it.
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I've taken some vacation time where I've done a stay-cation. I'll either catch up on my reading or get some playing time out of the way. Or both.
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Absolutely! I have been there and I have had my shares of burn out moments. It's usually hours after the gaming, I experience fatigue and lack of motivation. Breaks give me a chance to take the focus off the task and to be interested in it again. I always take my breaks in between 1-3 months depending on the mood I am in.
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Same here! But mine is a shorter durations, it may be 2- 4weeks but I engage in other activities that are not directly related to work like reading, hiking or spending moments with my family.
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Nope. I'm on my grind right now.
If I pick up a game, I put all this work to the side and delay the bag. đź’°
If I pick up a game, I put all this work to the side and delay the bag. đź’°
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During such free time, I either take care of myself, acquire knowledge in something new or complete some outstanding work. Gaming is good but we need to take a break because there are more things to do in life.
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This is a great mentality as long as playing such a game doesn't end up taking much of your tike. You can keep it going.
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Any time, while you can be productive, is taking away time that you could use to better yourself.
I'm just not a gamer when I'm grinding is all.
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There are some weekends I have more time to play games and some when I don't. It's how my weekend shapes up that will determine if I'm going play more or less.
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If you're out there to win it, you should use your weekends for time toward game development too.
Why play someone else's game on the weekend when you could be finishing up yours that someone else will play on their weekend?
Sure, take some time off... but if you find yourself taking so much time off to play games that you're not making progress, and find excuses other than gaming that you don't have the time, there are problems and you need a reality check.
Why play someone else's game on the weekend when you could be finishing up yours that someone else will play on their weekend?
Sure, take some time off... but if you find yourself taking so much time off to play games that you're not making progress, and find excuses other than gaming that you don't have the time, there are problems and you need a reality check.
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Taking care of yourself comes first because your mental health might be jeopardize because of fatigue and stress. I told my friends to take a break to avoid breakdown.
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I always take time off playing video games whenever it is necessary for me to do so because even though it is something that I use as a means of relaxation and enjoyment, I also need to never abuse it.