Видео игры have always been an outlet for me when times get tough. When the world’s напряженный and the feeling of crippling одиночество starts to creep up on me, video games are the light at the end of this tunnel, and I think it’s for a good reason.
Now I know playing видеоигры isn’t the healthiest сканер, nor is it the most productive way to spend your time. But I’m here to tell you that it works and you should try it even as a last-ditch effort to bring some joy into your day. It is all about mindset, after all.
The Dopamine of Cozy Games
Now hear me out, I know that in our fast-paced, internet-dominated lives, it’s easy to get addicted to допамин. You can get it from scrolling through TikTok, looking at a cute meme, or even watching videos of cats on YouTube, just so you can get used to that допамин high until your brain is fried. Now take this with a grain of salt, but I personally feel that видеоигры aren’t as much of a допамин barrage as some people point it out to be. Well, some видеоигры. Yes, I’ve seen the Subway Surfers brainrot videos online, but we’re not talking about that type of game.
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Когда я говорю видеоигры that give off just the right amount, I’m talking about games that give you a sense of fulfillment in tasks. Уютные игры like Stardew Valley, Fields of Mistria, A Little to the Left, you know the ones. These are games that give you a sense of достижение that might just jumpstart the motivation you need to accomplish more. Personally, I find that taking a break from all the grinding of real life to just go stare at some crops helps me unwind a little at the end of the day, giving me that little допамин hit that I need to end the day on a happier note.
Entering The Flow State
The состояние потока это явление в видеоигры and other media where you are literally in the zone. Your brain runs on autopilot, and for a second, everything around you is quiet, and you’ve escaped whatever’s been подчеркнув, you out the entire day. This quiet that you can only get from playing something like видеоигры is possible only when it has the perfect balance of развлечения и вызов, building towards an in-game goal or a personal achievement. Personally, I’m proud of myself every time I get to enter and exit the состояние потока because it’s given me the sense of accomplishment and quiet that I need after a long day.
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But the balance is something that I do have to emphasize in this case. Rainbow Six Siege is a game that has challenge and entertainment, but the pros in the game don’t really seem the happiest after a loss, now do they? To really get into the состояние потока, I have to recommend Уютная игры like Dave the Diver, or single-player experiences like Hollow Knight: Silksong, or, honestly, just maneuvering the streets of Los Santos in Grand Theft Auto V in your car from point A to point B.
социальные взаимодействия
But if there is one sure-fire way to get the heaps of стресс off your back, it’s the social interactions that друзья может принести в вашу жизнь. Friendslop is a term that’s been flung around recently, and I have nothing but love for what the genre means for everyone. Living in the age of the internet doesn’t just mean your brain is overloaded with допамин, но это также дает видеоигры the avenue to connect with people from around the world. There were times in the past when I would just go on Tabletop Simulator, look for an open lobby, and start playing board games with a bunch of strangers without a care in mind.
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Then there are also games like Raft, Content Warning, Repo, and a bunch of other co-op games where you can just hang out with друзья online or offline to play towards goals. I’ve heard stories of a shared Minecraft world where a group of friends built entire working infrastructures, making happy memories from the comfort of their computer chair. Don’t have any friends? Then feel free to hop on a Final Fantasy XIV guild or get on Webfishing to start meeting new people, and I assure you, if they aren’t друзья, they are more than willing to play a game or two with you.
Although these are the ways gaming helps me справляться with my everyday life, this definitely isn’t a cure-all for everyone. What works for me might not work the best for you, but I urge you to give видеоигры a try when you’re feeling down in the dumps. If there is ever this nagging feeling at the back of your head telling you that gaming is a waste of time, then take comfort in the fact that sometimes you are allowed to waste time.
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