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How I manage procrastination when it comes to doing things I enjoy such as playing video games?

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Muddpuddle

What I've found, for me, is the games that work best (to be able to walk away from and accomplish other things during my day) are games that have clear short-term goals. Fallout 4, for example. Take on a particular quest, complete it, get the reward, then get up and accomplish something non-gaming. Or I will play a game with a very specific level. I enjoy tower defense games. Beat a level then go do a chore or two. Don't deny yourself the things you enjoy, but put limits on them - enough to accomplish the other things that need finishing.

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Emerald-Eyes in reply to Muddpuddle

There is some kind of a productivity game out there but I can’t remember the name. Maybe a search will help you find it.

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Codebox42

I enjoy playing video games a lot its one of my main hobbies. (Though I haven't played as much games as I would really like to.) but I do find it a fun stress relieving tool as well as getting my mind off something (depending on circumstance) however I do find it can be a sense of procrastination at times, in that sense I'd recommend trying to at least limit how often you play them.

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Bigboss322

Playing video games is helping me a lot focus and have a better reaction, maybe that's why I made it my main hobby. The game I like the most is csgo this is the game that helps me the most because I had a very slow reaction response and after I started playing cs I managed to finally improve it. To have stronger opponents and to play with better players that help you improve faster I decided to buy some csgo boost from eloboss.net/csgo-boost to have a higher rank. I was very surprised about the difference ranks make but also very happy that I play at a higher rank now.

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ZakICarey

You have to find something that inspires you. I think a new hobby always has a positive effect on your body and mood.

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PeterMorning in reply to ZakICarey

This is normal. Many people in this world replace procrastination or free time with video games. I do the same, and I'm not ashamed of it at all because it's essential for me to have some leisure time that would distract me from my routine.

For me lately, I have found an interest in cdkeysforgames.com/games/st.... This game has been a cult for a very long time, but it was the new version that conquered my heart. These updates have proven to be so realistic and fantastic that I can't take my mind off this game for the rest of my life, haha.

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