To Become More Productive, Play Video Games
My work ethic has skyrocketed since I started gaming every day.
“You’ll never get anywhere in life by playing video games.”
That’s what my mum told me a few years ago when I was sitting in my bedroom playing Call of Duty. Back then, she didn’t know the creative benefits of video games. Neither did I. But I thought they were fun and played them as much as humanly possible.
Now, the benefits are clear. In moderation, video games can have incredible benefits for creativity and productivity. Quoting an article published by the American Psychological Association:
“While one widely held view maintains that playing video games is intellectually lazy, such play actually may strengthen a range of cognitive skills such as spatial navigation, reasoning, memory, and perception.”
The article also states that video games can improve mood, mental health, and general problem-solving skills. After all, they’re relaxing and can often be used to reduce feelings of stress.
I recently adopted a habit of playing video games for an hour or two each day. And within a reasonably short amount of time, I’ve noticed massive improvements in my ability to focus on my work and stay productive.
