5 Reasons Gaming Makes You Lazy

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  • Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
  • Why does gaming make you feel lazy and unmotivated? Why do you struggle to pursue other goals while also being able to play video games for 8 hours a day? This is what I think...
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    00:02:04 - gaming warps your perception of effort and reward
    00:03:20 - gaming is accessible and convenient
    00:04:07 - gaming is a safe place to fail
    00:05:15 - gaming creates virtual identity attachments
    00:06:00 - gaming is sedentary
    00:06:55 - practical tips
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  • @GameQuitters
    @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +31

    What do you think? Does gaming make you lazy?

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +8

      @Soham Samantaray interesting isn't it

    • @j2i2t2u2
      @j2i2t2u2 4 роки тому +3

      Thanks for doing this bro! Really helps me take action!

    • @shanedixon68
      @shanedixon68 4 роки тому +3

      The psychology of gaming is something else

    • @digitaluser1255
      @digitaluser1255 4 роки тому +1

      Game Quitters I like you’re video I just don’t like your dead-end attitude that if you don’t get hired at a place that it’s completely over. That is a really negative attitude and it’s not your fault, I just don’t want you to spread it because of your UA-cam influence. It’s also not completely true, I have family members that are stubborn and not hired from certain places for years until they got the job, they got the job; they are not quitters, they are strong 💪 headed , bull headed and stubborn, something which I admit I myself do not have. But, dude, I do want to say that you have helped me. I watch your videos and to know that there are other people like me, it helps, especially under this quarantine thing. I’m playing video games less, and I am doing more things. You’re videos do help and thank you 🙏 for making these videos

    • @pema7773
      @pema7773 4 роки тому +8

      I think gaming does make you lazy in other areas of your life. Even if I just watch others play games now I feel demotivated and like I don't want to do anything.

  • @Rawteeth
    @Rawteeth 4 роки тому +26

    Summary:
    Why gaming is addictive:
    -gaming is very structured & creates instant gratification.
    -gaming is accessible
    -gaming is a safe place to fail
    -attachment to virtual identity as real self; less improvement for real life
    -gaming builds a habit of sitting down, instead of moving around
    "you are what you repeatedly do"
    How to improve:
    -prioritize exercise & movement
    -work on a goal outside of gaming (gaming creates an instant reward)
    -game intentionally; only game in certain time period
    Edit: thank you for the video, it's very informative and helpful. I was thinking about picking it up again after abstaining it for 3 months due to the lack of hobbies, but I think I'm not going to do it.

    • @echonuim
      @echonuim 3 роки тому +1

      The safe place to fail can honestly be a good thing too because it teaches people how to accept failure which is often cited by people like gary v. as one of the most important things in life.

  • @ashiqahamed7740
    @ashiqahamed7740 4 роки тому +17

    I really relate to the point about “it makes you want to just sit and not move” I find it difficult to just even get up to brush my teeth before sleeping, just moving my body seems like a hard task

  • @origamishadow2655
    @origamishadow2655 4 роки тому +32

    When i played league of legends for like 12 hours straight frequently, I did not study as much. I still had good grades but not as well as when I did not play so much. I quit gaming now and after a week, I feel a lot more alive tbh. Now I can focus on game design and animation more.

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +6

      glad you're doing better

    • @leadinglist1533
      @leadinglist1533 4 роки тому +4

      Thats related to gaming "game design" you dont quit until you stop doing ANYTHING gaming related.

    • @Molorulz
      @Molorulz 4 роки тому +8

      @@leadinglist1533 big difference between playing league of legends for 12 hours and working on a craft/skill

    • @alexmorgan2334
      @alexmorgan2334 4 роки тому +3

      man its crazy that even after just *one week* you can feel so much better, even if you’ve played non stop for 20 years!
      its like you feel more pure and clean and become more friendlier and warm!
      may i suggest ditching the social media, anime, movies and porn if people haven’t already. doing all these together will even be better i promise! 💜
      congratz by the way, lets make it to 3 months!! :)

    • @echonuim
      @echonuim 3 роки тому +1

      Thats just called lack of self control

  • @user-ts7ub4qp9f
    @user-ts7ub4qp9f 4 роки тому +21

    I was addicted to videogames for 4 years (10 hours per day) and I replaced it with other screen related stuff. Since I quit any screen related entertainment (It was just 3 days) I feel way more motivated to do other stuff! Currently I don't crave games, and I hope I will continue this for a very long time.
    Thank you for enlightening me!

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +4

      glad you feel more motivated. :)

    • @joonaskopponen4285
      @joonaskopponen4285 4 роки тому +1

      Very great work, I wish you strenght to keep it up, even if/when harder times come. :)

  • @Toshaun
    @Toshaun 4 роки тому +14

    Cam bro just a suggestion you should put a summary of the points in the description in case people don’t have too much time to watch UA-cam it’ll be something us fans appreciate

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +4

      I added timestamps now. Will add summary also.

  • @Fernguitaractor
    @Fernguitaractor 4 роки тому +15

    I quit gaming April 2020, and I have more mental clarity. Is that an effect that anyone had?

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +6

      Very common!

    • @user-rz2iz4qh4r
      @user-rz2iz4qh4r 2 роки тому +1

      Huh, that’s something that I struggle with. Thanks for posting this definitely gonna give up gaming for awhile and see what happens.

  • @joonaskopponen4285
    @joonaskopponen4285 4 роки тому +24

    I have a long history of problematic gaming, for more than half of my life, actually and I am 25 now. I managed to turn my life around at one point, lose a lot of weight, become a father etc and during that time I really learned how experienced all of these points you made in the video.
    You are giving great tips, you are doing very, very important work and I respect you. Your videos have helped me a lot and given me the courage to quit gaming again after relapsing very badly for over a year after a divorce.
    I can - not-play in moderation, I just start to crave more and more, rather in a similar fashilon as you once explained about yourself in a video in which you described your WoW gaming, which I played too btw, so quitting is the only thing that has worked for me.
    I am really looking forward to seeing all the good things that I can make with my life again and I'd love to share some thought with you about how to possibly help people addicted to video games at some point. :)

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +6

      Hey Joonas - thanks for sharing. I agree with you about moderation, definitely not for me but I understand how some others are able to maintain balance.

    • @olawaleadeshina9020
      @olawaleadeshina9020 4 роки тому +1

      I would love that :D
      Thanks for sharing 💙

    • @GosuBarbot
      @GosuBarbot 4 роки тому

      Feel you bro

    • @valentinopereira58
      @valentinopereira58 2 роки тому

      Divorce sucks

    • @Hj4a
      @Hj4a Рік тому

      Same same. Soooo hard to play in moderation

  • @markcusack2693
    @markcusack2693 4 роки тому +3

    I'm a video game junky trying my best to kick a 40 year old habit. I have not played video games for 3 months, but today was a hard day. I just wanted to spend the day gaming, but I knew I would hate myself afterwards if I did play.
    So I clicked on your video for a little bit of gaming detox, and it worked. The cravings are gone and logic took over my brain again, thank you so much for making these videos.... keep fighting on my friends. May we all level up in real life.

  • @brendanbender7809
    @brendanbender7809 4 роки тому +12

    I haven’t had a heavy gaming addiction, I used to only play up to about 8 hours a day. Today, I have cut it down to about 1 or 2.
    My past fascination with gaming has led me to pursue a career in Information Technology, Because from gaming, I have developed a high interest in computers. I will be attending college in the fall to pursue a degree in IT

  • @fireflythe2nd513
    @fireflythe2nd513 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this! This is so true and helpful.

  • @ZBooneBeats
    @ZBooneBeats 3 роки тому +1

    Really good stuff Cam! Thank you keep going!

  • @cindylaidlaw478
    @cindylaidlaw478 4 роки тому +3

    First, let me say that I love watching your videos. You present the information in a clear, concise way without being patronizing and I appreciate that.
    I do have a gaming addiction and I have sought out therapy as a result. People laughed at me when I told them I was addicted to gaming and it would make me sad and ashamed. People understand (and even empathize) with physically detrimental addictions such as drugs or alcohol, but when it comes to gaming they just don't take it seriously. But there was no denying that I felt like I had no control over my gaming habits. It was the same feeling that I had when I was trying to quit smoking. I would go to sleep with the determination that I would wake up and be a non-smoker. Then the next day, there was an invisible rope that pulled me to the store to buy more cigs..and I would cry every time because I HATED that force. I would be so disappointed in myself and I hated myself for not being stronger. Tbh, I think a gaming addiction is worse than drugs or alcohol in some ways. Of course, the latter impacts ones health more profoundly. However, the psychological 'dangling carrot' is used by gaming industries to lure (and keep) gamer's focus... And it's a powerful pull. There is one thing that I haven't seen being mentioned in your videos. That something is self fulfilling prophecy. "A self-fulfilling prophecy is the sociopsychological phenomenon of someone "predicting" or expecting something, and this "prediction" or expectation coming true simply because the person believes it will, and the person's resulting behaviors aligning to fulfill the belief". (from Wiki). The more I try to quit, the more I fail. Therefore, I must be a failure and have no control over my actions. Therefore, I game more because I am destined to be a failure in real life. This is the mentality that keeps me in the addiction loop. (and keeps me lazy). Nuff said - my rant is over.
    ps. I've been a non-smoker for 11 months now :)

  • @Gastonwebbe
    @Gastonwebbe 4 роки тому +3

    Have been watching your videos for a little while now and you really have a great channel full of honesty & positivity 🙏🏾💯

  • @quinn4994
    @quinn4994 4 роки тому +4

    5 Reasons Gaming Makes You Lazy
    1: Warped perception of effort
    2: Accessible and convenient
    3: Safe place to fail
    4: Virtual identity attachment
    5: Sedentary Lifestyle

  • @The1994Boss
    @The1994Boss 4 роки тому +7

    Thanks for the content!
    I'm surprised that you're quite consistent with this topic over the last few years.

  • @Hotpocketmountiandew
    @Hotpocketmountiandew 4 роки тому +5

    I can totally see how this can happen. Thanks for the knowledge.

  • @xaza8uhitra4
    @xaza8uhitra4 3 роки тому

    this channel is exactly what i was looking for . awesome work , thank you

  • @SS-vm4se
    @SS-vm4se 3 роки тому

    thank you. keep it on

  • @DurkDiggler
    @DurkDiggler 3 роки тому +1

    Gaming doesn’t create laziness, laziness manifests through gaming for some, and for others it’s films and reading. many things in life keep us sitting still, every office job makes you lazy if you LET it make you that way.
    I game almost every night for 1-3 hours because my brother and I play together. he left the house when i was in 7th grade to join the marines after high school which landed him in california for all 4 years of service and another 3 once he got out and found an apartment. we talked far less and it felt like my brother was a stranger for several years until he got an xbox one, from then on we have been able to talk everyday to tell each other what’s going on in our lives and to joke around and talk about growing up and the goofy times we had. BUT, whilst playing every night, I have picked up street skateboarding as a near daily hobby as well as poker(micro-stakes of course) and earned my associates degree while also recently getting accepted into university to earn my bachelors in CJ and Criminology.
    so no i don’t think gaming makes you lazy, i think lazy people are attracted to video games as a way to feel accomplished without any physical exertion. id even say gaming has helped me understand why time management and discipline is so crucial in life, when you have 3-4 things in your life that you love to do above all else it forces you to learn how to appropriately manage how your day is spent

    • @outlander321
      @outlander321 4 місяці тому

      I agree with you, for me I try to develop my habit like to do chores in house first before playing, there's also a book on my table, I'm supposed to read one page before I turn on my gaming laptop. I also try playing video games as a learning tool for improving my English

  • @ugochanneltv5600
    @ugochanneltv5600 3 роки тому +1

    I found school a waste of time as excessive gaming

  • @PlatinumBro
    @PlatinumBro 4 роки тому +1

    Just discovered your channel. I am not an addict, maybe play a fair few too many hours during certain periods but life is pretty balanced IMO. These videos are amazing and truly insightful. I hope anyone suffering from gaming addictions finds your channel so they can be given the guidance you share!

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      thanks glad they are insightful for you even if you game in balance

  • @jenthebubble1914
    @jenthebubble1914 4 роки тому +1

    On the other side my partner plays games constantly- he gets home from work and starts playing almost immediately- he plays all weekend- he ignores me and gets annoyed when I ask him to spend time with me. He also drinks bottles of wine while gaming. He says he needs to do all this to relax but this behaviour is the root cause of all the strife in his life- lack of motivation, interest in anything, sleep problems, weight and health issues, boredom... I have left him before then he promises to change. A few weeks go by then the pattern starts again. I am fed up of it and want to smash his computer. He will not accept there is a problem though. 😔

  • @meowth8050
    @meowth8050 4 роки тому

    Thanks man. This is a top channel, you have alot of unique content. You give us alot of great explanations and ways we combat this addiction. Keep up the good work

  • @johnny1max113
    @johnny1max113 2 роки тому

    niceee very good as always

  • @chelleyevans5216
    @chelleyevans5216 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this video. Lately I have felt sucked into this sort of vortex where I dont have energy to do much but its very easy for me to load up a game. I easily get attached to things like mmo's given that they give a clear pathway to progression. Recently I went back to Final Fantasy 14 and I realized that I wanted to grind just to grind. To get all my classes to max level, etc. I dont think gaming inherently is problematic, though there are plenty of devs out there creating games that are psychologically addicting or play at our basic instincts. I have reached this point where I feel tired of letting the things I want to accomplish irl melt away because its so easy, so guaranteed to progress in a video game.

  • @iamnotaleapord
    @iamnotaleapord 4 роки тому

    great video man, thank you.

  • @ajaichohan
    @ajaichohan 3 роки тому

    Thanks Cam, my issue is that I find myself thinking about gaming and find it hard to control myself because I know what I am doing is unproductive and not in line with my life goals. But I keep wanting to play games and when I do I feel guilty, so I don’t even get any enjoyment out of it. I Limit myself to 2hrs a day of playtime but even that seems be too much and i ‘crash’ after I’ve played and just generally feel like shit/demotivated afterwards. I’m trying to find a balance where I can game for 1-2hrs a day and not feel guilty for it, but I can’t, I always end up feeling like I’ve just wasted my time. And the crash I get after gaming sucks any further motivation I had to do anything productive afterwards. I’m just wondering whether anyone feels the same and has managed to find a schedule or routine that actually allows them to game from time to time and also lead a healthy and happy life...

  • @kingraiderr
    @kingraiderr 4 роки тому

    i love the camerawork Cam.

  • @Toshaun
    @Toshaun 4 роки тому +2

    Thx for the motivation bro I quit gaming because of your channel and have become a better person overall

  • @kunamate
    @kunamate 4 роки тому

    I love your motivational videos, checking them frequently.
    I stopped gaming for 1 years completely, it just bored me. But still nothing happened in my life, so I returned. I know it depends on me what happens in my life, but nothing worked.
    I'm not an outgoing person, and the worst thing I dont have too many common topics with anyone. I tried to go to social events with my housemate, who has lot of friends there.
    They didnt even talk to me, and if I go to them, they left me after 2 sentences ( it's my biggest fear to start conversation, because the previous happens every time). Conversation goes boring, and they leave... so I cant improve in communication, even if I try.
    I know you can say "Oh find an another group they were rude", but since it's happening everywhere, I had to admit I must be boring. When people ask to tell a funny or exciting story, I have nothing to tell, because I never did exciting things.
    I sometimes help in ministries for my relatives, so I can meet a few new people. But these are only one-time events, so again we never meet with those people again...
    I'm ghosted since my childhood, and I'm almost 30 now. Never had friends, and now everyone is married / having their friends from years ago to have fun with.
    I again started to gaming, but I dont enjoy it now, I just play to spend time. I really try to improve my social skills, but it just getting worse every time, and I hate going among people.
    Well, that's my story, thank you for reading! :)

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Máté thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoy my videos. Sorry to hear about the social challenges, I definitely have been through similar experiences before. Things can get better if you keep working at it. Charisma on Command's UA-cam channel helped a lot.

    • @kunamate
      @kunamate 4 роки тому

      ​@@GameQuitters Thank you! Will try my best :)

  • @Amazingday22
    @Amazingday22 4 роки тому +3

    I enjoy your channel bro keep safe and healthy too 🇬🇧

  • @christianashe5223
    @christianashe5223 4 роки тому +1

    I agree with you saying that gamers are actually dedicated to their craft. The whole reason why I quit was because I saw how dedicated I was to being excellent in the games and wanted to bring that effort to my life, dreams and career.

  • @jackancher
    @jackancher 3 роки тому

    Hey mate, look I was wondering if you could help me with my situation. I used to play heaps of PS4 and kept good grades and had a good social life etc, but I just wasn’t nice to my family and became quite short with ppl. My parents told my brothers and I that we can only play on the weekends which meant that I played only around 8 hours a week. While this worked fine and I was happy with it, It meant that I used my weekends for gaming and not for being with friends and family. 2 weeks ago I sold my PS4 to someone across the country who was in lockdown. I got good money for it and everything and I deleted all the games off my phone and on my laptop and stuff. I’ve just gotten a high paying job (I’m 15->16) and now I’m considering getting a Gaming PC. I was wondering given my situation if I should buy that PC or should I move on from gaming and save up for a car or block of land. Thanks, btw for all the videos they have helped heaps :)

  • @robinmarsh3076
    @robinmarsh3076 4 роки тому

    What can I do if I am am one click away from redownloading the game on my phone. I uninstall but just have a 5 minute craving that I give in to and I play the mobile game for a bit and get into it and forget about ever trying to give up.
    This loop has repeated multiple times. Have you got any tips?
    Thanks

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      learn to navigate cravings: ua-cam.com/video/PjLmwn_0GWM/v-deo.html

  • @LeonSylvester
    @LeonSylvester 4 роки тому

    Nice work Cam 👍

  • @BoloBouncer
    @BoloBouncer 3 роки тому

    At the end of your life, you tend to remember those things which were most meaningful and real. This means it's possible for gamers to find themselves old and immobile one day with no memories to carry them through those later years. They won't be able to say, "I did X and Y and then Z was crazy and then..." It might just be, "I gamed most of my life and a few interesting things happened but they were things that happened TO me, not goals I achieved. My life has been meaningless."

  • @obitouchiha3865
    @obitouchiha3865 4 роки тому +2

    I’m not gonna quit gaming it’s my lifestyle nothing will make me quit gaming and it’s helps me wind down on stress and relax

    • @ripyungbruh8157
      @ripyungbruh8157 3 роки тому +1

      I think it’s because it became his life, for most people it’s a side hobby. But nope this guy can’t control himself. I also have the same problem sometimes. I can keep a job and go to school but I end up staying up late or I trade social interactions for a screen. All work no play is terrible just make sure your not in a basement with no life or friends sitting on Xbox all day. I’m not addicted but I am going to put them down so I can focus on getting better social skills.

  • @TheElectricMan1000
    @TheElectricMan1000 4 роки тому

    Have you ever found people who are putting the same amount of time into other hobbies? I'm talking 6-12 hours a day on a passion that isn't gaming and how different are the results? For me personally, I spend around that amount of time everyday to go skate and learn new tricks if its sunny, and its definitely been affecting my motivation for school and making me lazy as well. Everything else just feels sooo boring, and its like I've completed replaced my gaming addiction with skateboarding now over the last few years.

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      I find most people end up spending a couple hours/day on other hobbies but they have multiple hobbies instead. Skateboarding is definitely a good one to replace it. For me music does not but it's more of a couple hours/day instead of 6-12. My own business takes up more 6-12 hours/day though and I'm pretty passionate about it.

  • @Telfear1
    @Telfear1 3 роки тому

    I bought Oculus Quest 2, Pistol Whip and Thrill of the Fight and turned gaming into exercise :)

  • @c1amr381
    @c1amr381 4 роки тому

    I mean, all of the points showed can be really variable and not always atributed to gaming. I played games all my life and not regret any second of it, have a passion for music and game development/programming, i literally finished 40 guides that teachers sent me on quarantine within 2 months! So its kinda complicated to just blame it on gaming.
    Also, will you make a video about the 2 posts that online casino "research" made of? Very interesting to see your view on that.
    Cheers ;)

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      "2 posts that online casino "research" made of?"
      can you share more? Not sure exactly what you are talking about

  • @berkeefe5497
    @berkeefe5497 4 роки тому +2

    Cam, you are EXTREMELY right in this video!

  • @CJayyy
    @CJayyy 4 роки тому

    Dope video!

  • @echonuim
    @echonuim 3 роки тому

    I think a lot of people just don't have self control(myself included for a while) which leads to lack of motivation to do stuff outside games. If you are trying to become an esports pro, remember, that's the one percent and you need a backup plan. There is quite a few esports players that still managed to keep good grades and studies while practicing. Also, look at other career fields. The thing that has really helped me was finding something I am passionate about. Don't try to be motivated by going into a career that bores you like investement banking. Look at the fun stuff that is still liveable like army aviation, translation, hardware engineer, cyber sec. Once you find a career that is outside gaming you will end up wanting to spend more time focused outside gaming, but that doesn't mean you have to end your hobby completely.

  • @sarmadnasir3385
    @sarmadnasir3385 4 роки тому +4

    Hey cam ! I sold my ps4 yesterday .Now i dont have any distraction . I never played mobile games . I wished i would have done it a long time ago .
    I have been game free from last 3 months now and selling ps4 among this pandemic makes me feel so proud . I will start gym in couple of weeks time as things will settle down, read , planning to make a trip abroad .
    My biggest goal in last few months was to get rid of videogaming addiction and i am on right path

  • @bigbuddybee6453
    @bigbuddybee6453 4 роки тому

    good vid, something to think about but im still not done or even reducing. i enjoy game stories as much as the gameplay, my addiction could branch into a movie addicts territory but even they do stuff usually

    • @bigbuddybee6453
      @bigbuddybee6453 4 роки тому

      or even a book. i do read too excessivly when im hooked.... but that doesnt stop me from eating or bathing.... sometimes sleeping though

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      thanks for watching

  • @Kizarat
    @Kizarat 4 роки тому

    After not having gamed for nearly a decade and then buying parts to build a gaming PC out of excitement to try games again, I now find myself making excuses to game for around 8 hours a day to skip on other parts of my life to a point that I'd feel irritated to do anything else besides game on my PC and although I am constantly aware of this setback I feel uncertain of letting go of gaming despite the fact that before i go to bed, i always think to myself how much time i wasted on something so physically unrewarding and what i could have done instead. I'm ready to drop it all but still deal with hesitation.

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      thanks for sharing. Come join us on the forums, the extra support will help a lot: forum.gamequitters.com

  • @howlythewusky4238
    @howlythewusky4238 2 роки тому

    Self realization just happend.

  • @squifflessquaffles6339
    @squifflessquaffles6339 4 роки тому

    I'm trying to quit gaming. So far I've been doing well though I relapse at times. lately, games haven't been that fun and I can't play for longer than a few minutes without feeling like I'm wasting my time... However, all the free time I have from not gaming has been going towards watching educational content on YT and practicing my martial arts. I'll be checking out your other videos and I've subscribed.

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      welcome to the community. Come join us on the forums, the extra support will help a lot: forum.gamequitters.com

  • @Molorulz
    @Molorulz 4 роки тому

    Third tip was really awesome bro...

    • @Molorulz
      @Molorulz 4 роки тому

      I am also one of those people who if i start at 10 pm will play to 3 am, what idea do you haev in that different strategy you talked about?

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      Glad you liked it

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +1

      the different strategy is to consider a much more limited amount of gaming - not every day, try different games, etc. I have a ton of videos on my channel on how to stop gaming so much.

    • @Molorulz
      @Molorulz 4 роки тому

      @@GameQuitters I just subbed to respawn

  • @MUGENGaming
    @MUGENGaming 4 роки тому +2

    MMORPGs are the death of me. I noticed I mostly play them if I’m feeling really down. Probably because of the feelings of accomplishment they give me.

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      Hey I hear you for sure. You might find this older video I did helpful: ua-cam.com/video/Fkrl54JJxRo/v-deo.html

  • @HighFave
    @HighFave 4 роки тому

    I've quit gaming for ever but now I browsing randomly on the internet. I meam really randomly, not even social media or youtube. How can I quit that?

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/QLOhgJdQLPs/v-deo.html

    • @HighFave
      @HighFave 4 роки тому

      @@GameQuitters Thanks mate 🙏

  • @goodforumuser3871
    @goodforumuser3871 4 роки тому

    Hey Cameron, I'm watching from Alberta

  • @Newsbirdie
    @Newsbirdie 4 роки тому +2

    Fuck gaming tbh. Even though I love it sooo much.. I just cant seem to find the right balance due to me always trying to improve. Its better to not game at a certain age. Im pushing 27, time just passes you by if you are not careful.

  • @kufudokungfu
    @kufudokungfu 11 місяців тому

    I say to
    My self just 1 hour or till my phone gets charged i aet the alarm then i go out or not😢

  • @HectorGarcia-zv9ry
    @HectorGarcia-zv9ry 4 роки тому +1

    Been 2 months since I sold all my switch and PS4 games and my systems, been doing better since then, I just like to work, save money and skateboard and cruise on my electric board more, and more family and friend time

  • @voiceofomiej7722
    @voiceofomiej7722 2 роки тому

    You are great

  • @sketchwithstyle1910
    @sketchwithstyle1910 4 роки тому

    Am i addicted to video games (I play 2 hours a day) and can i study AFTER playing games?

  • @asianandrew3016
    @asianandrew3016 4 роки тому +2

    Every time I watch one of these videos I think about just selling everything I have that has the ability to play games (besides my phone of course)

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      thanks for watching Andrew

    • @lextor99
      @lextor99 4 роки тому

      Buy a cheap smartphone, so you can't play any games , because it can't handle them at high-res.

  • @muhammadahsanrashid6823
    @muhammadahsanrashid6823 4 роки тому

    A very unrelated irrelevant comment. I am a sim racer and play it for (on average) 1 hour a day. I wished to become a racer or being able to drive all these cool cars. But since I am not exactly that rich, I play it. Do you think I should quit it?

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      Up to you

    • @muhammadahsanrashid6823
      @muhammadahsanrashid6823 4 роки тому

      @@GameQuitters I mean I complete my daily tasks and all and I get to learn a few things too as sim racers are quite "real". I guess its OK then?

  • @Springfalling
    @Springfalling 4 роки тому

    It’s fun

  • @YoungEli9
    @YoungEli9 2 роки тому +1

    I want to be wealthy and gaming will definitely not help that, even pro players have to have a plan outside of gaming

  • @olawaleadeshina9020
    @olawaleadeshina9020 4 роки тому +1

    I feel a hate for gaming
    Even if I try to play: I feel like I don't have the motivation and even if I get on just 20 min, I feel moody and also feel like time has been wasted it also gives me the feeling of "lost track". I QUITTED GAMES AND I'M NEVER TURNING BACK.

  • @cyemenli
    @cyemenli 4 роки тому

    I sadly learnt that I have ADHD, which explains a lot why I was addicted to gaming, why I am constantly searching for hyperstimuli to replace gaming with. I was actually diagnosed with ADHD when I was 14 but we didn't take it serious because I was very good at school and sports. And of course my mother's first reaction was "He can play video games for hours without blinking, how can he have ADHD"? :)
    Is here anyone like me? Constantly losing items, forgetting bag in the bus, get late for appointments? :) I do know that gaming makes those symptoms a lot worse but it was same when I wasnt gaming either :)

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      ADHD is a risk factor for sure. I'm sure MANY people here are like you. CHeck out this article maybe it will be relatable: www.sparringmind.com/supernormal-stimuli/

    • @34fb
      @34fb 3 роки тому

      Adhd=u Must find a Job u Love or else ur screwed.
      Adhd and Gaming? For People whit adhd everything is a Game.
      I hope medication works good for u.
      Videogames and tv is bad for us. Do sport and good food.

  • @GosuBarbot
    @GosuBarbot 4 роки тому

    It is so true that gaming is just so much easier than life because well let's face it life his hard and requires hardship instead of gaming which is just so much essayer. I have too many time did the easiest choice rather the harder choice. A wise man said "The hard thing to do is usally the right thing to do."

  • @suhasparampallirathnakar9
    @suhasparampallirathnakar9 4 роки тому +1

    @GameQuitters Cam, your videos have a lot of content. I am watching your videos everyday and since i have trouble gaming in moderation, have gone cold turkey and working on my c# application. For entertainment, i am watching movies and anime series { Death Note is Awesome }. I personally feel Games don't have a real life goal and they increase procrastination where even a routine daily walk and exercise feels to be forcibly done. And psychological effects like guilt, depression,laziness, boredom, Anxiety in real world during and after gaming session are very much noticable.
    And the human brain will have a hard time distinguishing between real world and virtual world which is the reason why i abstained from all video games.
    Thank You Cam Adair,
    Suhas Parampalli

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Suhas, glad you are enjoying the videos. Wishing you well.

    • @spacewargamer4181
      @spacewargamer4181 3 роки тому

      If you cant see the difference between virtual world and real word then instead of blaming games I suggest you to search help because you need it.

  • @cheatedwolf2986
    @cheatedwolf2986 3 роки тому

    For me I got a PlayStation 5 it’s beautiful I continue gaming but not like a used to I only be gaming sometimes I might not game for a week or 2 weeks I usually take a break from gaming I manly be on my phone a lot more on my PlayStation 5 sometimes I be on my PlayStation 5 a lot Sometimes but not all the time tho

  • @wolfblockstrike2924
    @wolfblockstrike2924 4 роки тому

    I play video games for 10 hrs everyday I’m addicted I need to stop it’s affecting my grades ;( I always say I want to stop I won’t play videogames tomorrow but it’s so hard I still do it

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      come join us on the forums, the extra support will help a lot: forum.gamequitters.com

  • @caiodelduca
    @caiodelduca 4 роки тому +2

    For me, I played games to rest from work but i ve been more lazy after playing games

  • @mcfarland546
    @mcfarland546 4 роки тому

    Ways to fuck your life up over gaming
    1. Play 10-24 hours worth
    2. Neglect people
    3. Not engage in real life activities like clubs and sports
    4. Be unhealthy and drink soda. (Think about the South Park fat guy who is addicted to gaming)
    5. Please do not find South Park gaming episodes influencial. The directors of that show are actually evil people. I "loved" that show for a long time.

  • @ExtremeGamersManishP1
    @ExtremeGamersManishP1 4 роки тому

    I can't even play for more than 2.5 hours

  • @ChrisDMReloaded
    @ChrisDMReloaded 4 роки тому

    I think that gaming can take a huge amount of time in your life and make you lazy BUT unless you make a living out of gaming , it wont help you to pay the bills and other expenses. There are people who love working in the gaming industry and there others who don't . If you don't want to work in that industry, then playing many hours is not a good idea .

  • @uncleluke6689
    @uncleluke6689 4 роки тому

    For me it isnt as much as lazy but unorganised because playing video games like 99% people lose track of time

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому +1

      Unorganized is a good point. The “losing track of time” is about flow state. The hyper stimulation and immersion is what makes you lose track of time. I get the same flow state in DJing. 👀

  • @dyingdice8502
    @dyingdice8502 4 роки тому

    Hi There I am advertiseing your website for my school project

  • @ZBooneBeats
    @ZBooneBeats 3 роки тому

    I feel like it makes you lazy because it meets men's natural need to achieve and accomplish stuff in the world which used to be done through work.

  • @onlysimplefin
    @onlysimplefin 4 роки тому +1

    I played like 14 hours straight and one day i lost because of my ping so i quit and i am not gonna play again

  • @bensalter7997
    @bensalter7997 4 роки тому

    Sorry.

  • @zuvlet
    @zuvlet 4 роки тому +2

    school is waste of time id rather game

    • @GameQuitters
      @GameQuitters  4 роки тому

      Good luck with that

    • @zuvlet
      @zuvlet 4 роки тому +2

      @@GameQuitters i dont need lucjk

    • @serban8298
      @serban8298 4 роки тому

      xvdarkrai I wish you the best of luck in the long run!