How Video games BOOST Productivity!
Use Video games to fuel your life!
I've noticed something strange; I'm obsessed with productivity! I always look for new ways to stretch my time further, Because I want to get EVERYTHING done, All the time! And then all that extra stuff!
I hate only having 24 hours, Not only that but when 8 of them are consumed by sleep, It leaves me with little to work with.
I found a trick... It's video games!
They Allow You To ESCAPE!
Sometimes we need to get away from our lives for a minute, Of course, you can go for a run Or sleep. This can help! But video games are extra powerful with this. You can go into a life of farming, Or a first person shooter, Or be Superman!
You can hunt dinosaurs Or monsters! You can fly and explore new planets.
The options are endless!
When you are overworking yourself mentally, You sometimes need that escape. TV can also give you this feeling, But I don't like recommending TV, Because there are more benefits to being involved, And playing games!
I'm not saying you should use games to escape your whole life. Otherwise, you won't accomplish any goals. But when you work for HOURS nonstop, Your brain starts to slow down. I use a quick round of Overwatch Or Starcraft, to perk my brain up again so I can get back to making shirts, Or writing posts!
Videogames are perfect for "breaks."
It Allows You To Calm Down!
While some games can get you stressed and crazy, Many games can overall help you calm down.
I have the tendency to get so happy and excited about something I can't hold still. I am also a very positive person. Which becomes one of my biggest faults at times.
I get good news, Even small news.And I get extremely excited and giddy, Instead of working, I spend 2-3 hours running around and freaking out over the excitement because I can't hold still. ( I have ADHD which makes it worse). Sometimes playing some games and "Shooting" it out, Or playing a crazy game of Tetris is all I need to get that extra energy out that the good news brings. I also go for runs to combat this, But it sometimes gets too overwhelming.
They make a person "Happy"
Being happy can help you feel motivated! So by playing a game after a rough and tiring day of work, You will feel more motivated to continue working, Many games target the reward system of your brain, Which can release dopamine. That is why they are so enjoyable.
Those trophies, Coins, Or experience points you get in a game are oddly satisfying.
We Have trouble Delaying Gratification!
Long term goals are getting harder and harder to stick to. Because we aren't used to delaying gratification. We no longer have to spend 10 minutes looking up a word in the dictionary, We have Google for that. We don't have to cook our meals; We can have them shipped to our doors.
Videogames allow us to be more motivated to go towards our long term goals!
When I feel burned out because I'm not seeing the "results" of the hard work involving my long term goal, I try to reward myself with some gaming, A vacation or bike ride. Videogames are also pretty cheap, Sometimes we can't afford to go on a trip, Or we can't even afford to miss a day of work. So gaming allows us to give ourselves a reward without overdoing it.
Conclusion
While neglecting your responsibilities and excessive gaming can be bad for your health. Timing yourself, And using videogames as a motivator can help you stay productive! Give yourself breaks from work, And when you do. Let yourself enjoy a round or two of Call Of Duty, your brain will be refreshed and ready to play again.
I have always been a huge fan of Video gaming. I am opening a gaming youtube channel this year (may be in september). Hopefully it will do nice.
@kaylinart when u spend 100+ hours playing dishounerd and farcry the only thing it produce in u is ur inner stealth mode fighting skills
Bdy great post as always by my fav steemer
Aww thank you so much hehe.
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That is quite correctly said, but video games are mainly focusing on naked chicks and other sexual content, which increases lust, this transferring to social conditions too.
Otherwise everything else is a big plus related to videogames, well we can exclude eye strain.
Cheers
True! It's definitely important to also look at what you are playing.
Kaylinart - it is strange that you have experienced something that I had noticed too when I was in college and playing video games. I used to feel refreshed and focused after a gaming session and study much better than my batchmates who had been studying continuously. Video games are usually blamed for promoting inactivity and violence among children but if used with control, they can be beneficial. Thanks for putting up this viewpoint. Upvoted.
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Thank you! I agree completely. I noticed that when I was playing rounds of overwatch here and there, After a round or two I felt refreshed and I tackled my Steemit posts easier :)
I use to play and I think it's two-fold, because you can get into too big of a break, to the point where you're no longer being productive.
The reason I say that is because my brother-in-law plays a lot of video games and he's not well off. It just saddens me that he wastes so much of his precious time on the game.
HOWEVER, that's just one scenario. I used to LOVE gaming! Thanks for sharing.
I agree! It truly can get out of hand quickly. Thats sad that your brother in law has become too absorbed in them.
When I play games, I set a timer. Or I allow myself to play 1-2 rounds of something (Which is pretty short). I then make myself "earn" more game time by finishing up more work first.
Absolutely, discipline has got to be a prerequisite. That's a creative strategy. I love it!
We need more people like you haha
Everyone seems to think video games are the spawn of the devil, scorning and scolding it even though there are many benefits to playing video games as you have stated.
Thank you
No problem :) I agree, People need to look more into the benefits!
@kaylinart great post im a big lover of computer games my son has xbox and he loves it thanks for this great post just followeed and upvoted
No problem :) Thats awesome! I love computer games too hehe.
Nice post!! I don't have a good computer yet for the game, will get it soon. Thanks for sharing. 100% upvoted @chanthasam.
Thank you :) I like that you chose computers! Thats one of my favorite ways to game. Or handhelds :)
Great article, thank you!
I think micromanagement games help with productivity more than most - always looking for the weak link, the next improvement, how to streamline production so it is efficient and cost effective.
I find myself noticing massive time wasters in my work processes almost on a daily basis - is it because of my attention to detail? Kinda. I like to think it's more based on "If this train keeps breaking down and this station never has anything to pick up i'll go bankrupt! And why is that bus not turming into the damn stop?!!!!!" :p
I feel like we have to "waste" time in order to keep our minds going. But if we plan it, And make it smaller increments we can use it to enhance our focus for longer periods of time
Article very true. I love video games and certain games like Diablo, which requires a very long playing time taught me to be enduring on a computer and to improve myself in business.