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Rudolph
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States161 Posts
February 01 2013 01:49 GMT
#1
Recently I was involved in a discussion with friends about our favorite video games. I started to recall all the hours and wasted time I've spent playing these games. After reading an article about how video games affect health, I decided to take a two week break from all video games.

I have gone much longer without playing video games before, but that was during times when I was extremely busy (soccer, theater, choir, etc.). Now that nothing is going on, an off-season, I have decided to take this break.

My hope is that I start to be more productive in school. Although I am a very good student (I have straight A's), I am a HUGE procrastinator. Often times instead of doing my homework I am playing video games. During this time I also want to find a new hobby to involve myself with. I have also realized I haven't read a novel in a very long time. I used to be an avid reader, but I stopped most likely due to video games.

Thanks for reading, and if anyone has a suggestion on a good book to read, I'd love to hear it! Wish me luck. ^.^

**
sc4k
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United Kingdom5454 Posts
February 01 2013 01:54 GMT
#2
Read the Great Gatsby!!!
Rudolph
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States161 Posts
February 01 2013 01:56 GMT
#3
I already read it. As much hype as it had, I didn't enjoy it like I thought I would.
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
February 01 2013 02:20 GMT
#4
I'm fond of Steinbeck right now, try out East of Eden.
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
WarSame
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Canada1950 Posts
February 01 2013 02:36 GMT
#5
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was a book I really enjoyed reading. It's hard to describe the actual plot of, but it's kind of a philosophical look at some things. Keep in mind that it really drags at 2 specific points. For the most part it's an awesome read and you'll zip through it, but when you get to those points take a break and read it slowly to retain your sanity.
Can it be I stayed away too long? Did you miss these rhymes while I was gone?
tryummm
Profile Joined August 2009
774 Posts
February 01 2013 03:22 GMT
#6
I'd recommend just developing good study habits during your hiatus which will help you tremendously in college if you decide to go into a reputable major.
Glenn313
Profile Joined August 2011
United States475 Posts
February 01 2013 03:40 GMT
#7
Good luck. Don't die.
Hey man
MysteryMeat1
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States3291 Posts
February 01 2013 03:59 GMT
#8
Video games waste of time!! pshhaw.... You my friend don't need new hobbies.
"Cause ya know, Style before victory." -The greatest mafia player alive
Najda
Profile Joined June 2010
United States3765 Posts
February 01 2013 05:46 GMT
#9
I did the same thing for a week and was very productive for that week. Then I started playing again and all that progress was lost. I feel like I should do the same thing again and try reintroducing it after like a month in moderation or something. I hope it works for you better than it did for me!
FlaShFTW
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States10121 Posts
February 01 2013 06:33 GMT
#10
Anything by Ray Bradbury.

Great Gatsby.

Eureka by Edgar Allan Poe. Haven't read it yet, but I will for my school's author study project :D
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eu.exodus
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
South Africa1186 Posts
February 01 2013 07:55 GMT
#11
somehow how I think you and porn are going to become very good friends lol ^^,
6 poll is a good skill toi have
Butterednuts
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States859 Posts
February 01 2013 14:41 GMT
#12
Congratulations on stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new. Far too many people stick with what they know for so long until it becomes dull. Taking breaks are also a really good way to revitalize a love for something because coming back is that much sweeter.
Chameleons Cast No Shadows
QuanticHawk
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States32046 Posts
February 01 2013 15:26 GMT
#13
dont forget to keep that balance of doing stuff besides video games once your two weeks are up
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Tictock
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6051 Posts
February 01 2013 20:39 GMT
#14
Kudos on this, I've been doing something similar for a few weeks myself. Found myself jumping from game to game around the beginning of the month w/o making any real progress in anything. So I decided I should cut myself off from everything but SC and even then only let myself play SC for an hour or two tops. I decided to keep SC in my lifestyle as I find it very rewarding and always feel invigorated after an hour or so of laddering.

With the extra time I've found keeping up with working out has been much easier, started getting things done I'd been putting off, been reading a little more, and have been a little more social. Granted last week I indulged a little more in games than I should have but overall it has been going good for me and has definitely boosted my productivity.

Good luck on your own efforts. My advice is to use the time to get better about not procrastinating school stuff (though I tend to be the same way), but more importantly spend time being active or exploring new things. School is important but unless your completely vested in what your studying I recommend taking the time to round out your interests and activities so you don't get burnt out or just go back to video games as a time sink.
I can take that responsibility.
Burrfoot
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United States1176 Posts
February 01 2013 21:30 GMT
#15
Try no Internet for two weeks instead! About 12 times harder!
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Davlok-1847/career
Rudolph
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States161 Posts
February 02 2013 00:04 GMT
#16
Two weeks with no internet? Hmm... That will be my challenge later on.
sam!zdat
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States5559 Posts
February 02 2013 00:29 GMT
#17
Why don't you read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K Dick
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