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    Tried & Tested Self-Care Tips For Online Gamers

    Nerd VoicesBy Nerd VoicesDecember 6, 2022Updated:December 6, 20223 Mins Read
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    Online gaming is like a full-time job for professional gamers and side hustlers. Even playing for fun may cause anxiety in the long run. Imagine swinging between the highs and lows of profits and risks. It can be as stressful as working in a corporate job. Besides the risk factor, investing long hours in your gaming sessions can take a toll on your well-being. While you may take breaks to stay sane, they are seldom enough to deal with long-term anxiety. A little self-care can resolve the concern for good. Let us share some tried and tested self-care tips for online gamers.

    Set a realistic schedule

    A realistic schedule is the best form of self-care for gamers. Whether you play for money or enjoyment, you must stick with an optimal number of hours for your gameplay sessions. Avoid stretching them beyond because the activity can easily get addictive. Also, steer clear of multi-tasking because it can get more stressful than you imagine. Consider a schedule that works for you according to your work hours and home routine. You can invest a few hours daily or play only on the weekend. Think of it as a way to achieve work-life balance just as with a regular job.

    Ditch the financial stress

    Playing for money can be stressful because you always fear losses. Crossing your budget is even scarier, but most gamers do it when chasing losses. But you can ditch the financial stress by committing to a budget from the outset and sticking with it. Acing bankroll management is also helpful because it lets you control the amount on each session and spin, which hardly leaves a chance of overspending.

    Follow a wellness ritual

    Establishing a wellness ritual to end the day on a calm note is a proven way to deal with gaming anxiety. A meditation session before bedtime helps you declutter your mind by purging negative thought patterns. You can integrate delta 8 THC into your evening routine to relax and get sound sleep. Try delta 8 vapes for quick relief after a stressful day. The good thing about the delta 8 variant is that it sets in a mellow high instead of a hard-hitting one. 

    Avoid unnecessary comparisons

    The popularity of online gaming is soaring, and you will probably know some gamers in your social circles. Your connections in online communities make your gaming circle even bigger. You may feel tempted to compare your performance with others. But remember that unnecessary comparisons can cause stress. Everyone has different capabilities, so do not take a one-size-fits-all approach to performance. Enjoy your gameplay to keep anxiety at bay! 

    Be kind to yourself

    Online gaming is more than skills, specifically if you enjoy games of luck. You can invest in strategic gameplay, but it is impossible to control the outcomes. The best way to address the stress of losses is by being kind to yourself and accepting the outcomes of your sessions. You need not worry much about losing as long as losses do not deplete your budget. Forgive yourself and move on because you will probably cover them with winning streaks.

    Self-care is essential for online gamers looking to keep anxiety in check. Luckily, these simple measures are enough to stay your healthiest best through wins and losses. 

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