How to Stop Playing Video Games
Assess yourself, your history of gaming and why you want to stop., Make a note of how long you play every day., The golden step to control yourself is to never start playing early in the day., Think of all the reasons you want to quit gaming for...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Assess yourself
Then cut off an hour everyday.
This sort of progressive reduction will help your body adjust. , Once you start playing in a day you will continue have that urge to play more.
If at weekends, don't play early morning once you woke up from sleep.
Some people feel some sort of urge to play once they wake up (typical addiction) but it's very much easier to control yourself before playing than after (even playing 30 minutes affects you).
If at weekdays, do the important things that benefits you before playing when you come home.
All in all, play late at the day when you are satisfied with your production through your day., What are the alternative things you could be doing? This might be improving your studying, learning a new hobby, seeing friends more often, spending more time with your family and/or pets, going out more, taking up a sport, etc. , You should be strict all the same, as cutting down requires removing the desire to play.
Play for only a couple of hours on weekends, after you've finished your chores and the other things you want to do. , That way you will feel like you have more control. , Make sure you turn it off at the designated time.
No matter what checkpoint you need to reach, even if it's online or if it gets you banned. ,, As the computer shuts off, unplug the mouse and keyboard. , This will make your resolve stronger. ,, You might even be able to sell some; use the money for savings or to buy new sports or hobby gear. , Some examples are reading, sports, helping around the house, etc. , You will inevitably be discovered. , If you feel like you really really must play, channel your playing energy into a sports activity. , Things you should avoid include "May I please play 5 more minutes"
"I need to finish this up or it won't save"
and "I'm in the middle of something".
Video games are no longer the highlight of the day.
You have better things you would rather do, like reading, a sport, or another activity that is healthy for your mind and body. -
Step 2: your history of gaming and why you want to stop.
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Step 3: Make a note of how long you play every day.
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Step 4: The golden step to control yourself is to never start playing early in the day.
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Step 5: Think of all the reasons you want to quit gaming for.
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Step 6: When stopping something you love
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Step 7: it will hurt.
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Step 8: If you feel like you have a severe addiction
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Step 9: and you won't be able to survive without gaming
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Step 10: take a deep breath and think to yourself: "I control this body and nobody can make me do what they want
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Step 11: no matter what".
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Step 12: Tell your parents to remind you to turn it off at a particular time.
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Step 13: If asking your parents doesn't work
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Step 14: download this simple software that will force your computer to shut down at a designated time: http://www.konradp.com/products/auto_shutdown/download/autoshutdown.exe
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Step 15: Set the time with the Force shutdown option to 2 hours lesser that what you did on your previous day.
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Step 16: If you are a hardcore gamer who is active on the forums/public chat
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Step 17: then make a thread about you quitting - make it public.
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Step 18: Try asking someone to hide your games from you for a few hours and gradually go up to a few days
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Step 19: months etc.
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Step 20: If there are some games that you don't use any more
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Step 21: give them to some of your younger relatives or donate them.
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Step 22: Try doing other things to get your mind off gaming.
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Step 23: Never try to sneak onto video games
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Step 24: as this will make you want to play more and more and more.
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Step 25: Think of other things.
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Step 26: Don't try to prolong your gaming time.
Detailed Guide
Then cut off an hour everyday.
This sort of progressive reduction will help your body adjust. , Once you start playing in a day you will continue have that urge to play more.
If at weekends, don't play early morning once you woke up from sleep.
Some people feel some sort of urge to play once they wake up (typical addiction) but it's very much easier to control yourself before playing than after (even playing 30 minutes affects you).
If at weekdays, do the important things that benefits you before playing when you come home.
All in all, play late at the day when you are satisfied with your production through your day., What are the alternative things you could be doing? This might be improving your studying, learning a new hobby, seeing friends more often, spending more time with your family and/or pets, going out more, taking up a sport, etc. , You should be strict all the same, as cutting down requires removing the desire to play.
Play for only a couple of hours on weekends, after you've finished your chores and the other things you want to do. , That way you will feel like you have more control. , Make sure you turn it off at the designated time.
No matter what checkpoint you need to reach, even if it's online or if it gets you banned. ,, As the computer shuts off, unplug the mouse and keyboard. , This will make your resolve stronger. ,, You might even be able to sell some; use the money for savings or to buy new sports or hobby gear. , Some examples are reading, sports, helping around the house, etc. , You will inevitably be discovered. , If you feel like you really really must play, channel your playing energy into a sports activity. , Things you should avoid include "May I please play 5 more minutes"
"I need to finish this up or it won't save"
and "I'm in the middle of something".
Video games are no longer the highlight of the day.
You have better things you would rather do, like reading, a sport, or another activity that is healthy for your mind and body.
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