Daniel

I too remember when people would ask, "what are you doing today?" I would always lie and say "I need to clean my room" When actually I would lock myself in my room and binge game all day.

Day # 52 Current mood: Confused I am grateful for: My grandmother My accountability partner Music Workout: Weightlifting Cold Shower: Yes Green Tea No Minimalism/Declutter: No Laptop off at 9PM Just added this one I will try. What went well today: Today I woke up earlier than usual instead of sleeping in some extra minutes. I also shaved. I am trying to emulate successful people morning routine by waking up early, working out, taking a shower and shaving. What didn’t go well today: From my 3 tasks of the day I worked only on 2 and they are not done yet. I will probably add a MIT section for the journal. What I could have done to make my day better: I have been getting distracted too easily. What I will do differently tomorrow: I am gonna try to get rid of youtube for a while GameQuitters thoughts: I felt anxious so I reached a couple of APs. I think I am feeling better now. I truly enjoyed reading trought @Stoic journal. Thoughts: I tend to procrastinate when I have responsibilities. Most of this commitments are new and unknown to me as well. I felt a bit anxious and for some reason I remember badae and his meditation walks. I will follow his advice and take a meditation walk. Current mood: Hopeful.

Welcome. I truly recommend you redirect your video gaming energy, to improving your life.

Don't fall for the trap. Keep going, stay strong. I read you have less time now, but have a backup hobby just in case.

Use the money to free more of your own time?

I can relate to the feeling of playing a leader and playing for fresh start. After all you end up in a game where you can be important, powerful and having influence. Consider you could do in real life what you pretend to do in videogames, by working for the common good. This is what Cam has been doing. working for the common good and learning to be a leader.

Day # 51 Current mood: Happy I am grateful for: My cousin’s friend My aunt The memories of my youth Workout: No Cold Shower: Yes Green Tea Yes Minimalism/Declutter: Yes Bed before 9PM I will try What went well today: I met with my cousin’s friend. I didn’t go to church. I decluttered and sold some stuff. What didn’t go well today: Lack of planning for the flea market sale What I could have done to make my day better: Making a plan for the next time I go to the flea market What I will do differently tomorrow: Follow my schedule GameQuitters thoughts: Today I sold two old PS2 games I had in my closet. One of them was Final Fantasy X. I have noticed that some songs can cause me cravings. But only the songs that I used to hear on Twitch. I can listen to Final Fantasy, Majora’s Mask and have no problem. One soundtrack I have been listening is of the videogame Life is Strange. I never played this game but it seemed interesting. Maybe one day I will watch playthrough video, one that has a movie style edit. Thoughts: I enjoyed going to the flea market, even thou it was a tiring experience. It’s a profitable way of getting rid of unnecesary stuff. After being done with that I remember I saw some tv for about 30 min, I was really tired. My diet was not optimal, but tomorrow I am going back at it, working out and all. Last night I thought about my ex, and I realized that I rarely have talked my about heartbreaks or heartaches with anyone. Current mood: My heart is on the beat ♫

@Hitaru How to do a push up I truly recommend you get a workout routine. Learn proper technique, warm up, stretching and cool down.

Believe it or not I was addicted to a phone game. Be careful.

Day # 50 Current mood: Ok I am grateful for: My girlfriend, Spotify, and GameQuitters Workout: No Cold Shower: Yes Green Tea No Minimalism/Declutter: No Bed before 9PM Probably not What went well today: Date with girlfriend, bought few groceries What didn’t go well today: Very slow morning, light craving of videogames What I could have done to make my day better: Shave first thing in the morning What I will do differently tomorrow: Take a deep breath and smile GameQuitters thoughts: Last night I slept late due to cravings. Cam’s video was a lifesaver. I started to think about all the responsabilities of the upcoming week. Negative thoughts entered my mind and I thought of taking refuge on videogames. I will face all my responsabilities. I am confident on myself to solve any problema I come across Thoughts: A quote for today… It is always important to understand the reality of any situation that you might come across. Instead of trying to avoid reality, face it head on and run over it like a freight train. This is called success. Current mood: Motivated

For a long time I knew porn was unhealthy for me, but what finally convinced me was this video: The Great Porn Experiment Have you considered doing a porn detox?

Last night I had intense cravings, I wanted to watch streams and ended up sleeping late. This video helped me to avoid watching any stream Should You Watch Gaming Streams?

Triggering hardward? *Runs*

Day # 49 Current mood: Annoyed I am grateful for: My cousin, my girlfriend, my father Workout: Weightlifting Cold Shower: Yes Green Tea No Minimalism/Declutter: No Bed before 9PM No What went well today: Finally got a debit card with no fees What didn’t go well today: I also wanted to go to the IRS but took too much time at the bank. Had a nap in the afternoon and didn’t get any job done. I declined to see my family so I could get work done and I ended up sleeping. I had to make my journal entry all over again from scratch, I must admit, it pissed me off. What I could have done to make my day better: Set a 20 min alarm for naps. Be more assertive. Talk louder. What I will do differently tomorrow: I will answer closed questions with a yes or no. I will talk louder. GameQuitters thoughts: Really? I had long writting about the MOBA I used to play, no I don’t wanna write anything. The conclusión was that my temperament while playing the MOBA was aggresive. In chess I also had that style but I adopted a strategic and calm style. Thinking about this makes me think that I should be more aggresive in other aspects of my life. Remembering the MOBA gave me cravings and made me feel bad. I thought about writting a guide for the game but dismissed the idea. I also thought: “Why I can’t be normal and be able to play games in moderation?” Thoughts: I am annoyed that I had to write this again. I wrote less than the original. My Schedule is slowly getting more and more activities. Current mood: Tired

Day # 48 Current mood: Excited I am grateful for: Email, Phone, and Valentina Workout: Weightlifting Cold Shower: Yes Green Tea Yes Minimalism/Declutter: 2 items Bed before 9PM Probably not, but at leas the laptop will be turned off before 9pm What went well today: Got my room cleaned, got 2 clients leads, got a reunion with 1 of them next week What didn’t go well today: I am still procrastinating too much for my taste. What I could have done to make my day better: Set a youtube filter for my cellphone What I will do differently tomorrow: I will wear better clothes GameQuitters thoughts: During my cellphone Factory reset I saw some old pictures of the MOBA I used to play. I think I still wish I found a way to get paid by playing it. I sold a couple of game accounts, and I remember considered to keep playing and selling accounts. Thoughts: It seems to me that memories of the past, and emotions of the past can give me a high emotion/energy. A long time ago a psychologist told me that my personality was Melancholic/Artistic. I think this theory is obsolete now. I have noticed this personality to be flourishing since I started my detox. I wish I could afford a long therapy program with a psychologist. I need more ways to generate income. I feel excited for next week. Today I got answer from a private university to make a 3 hour workshop, they want to have a meeting next week. The other lead I got from a phonecall from one of my students. I will do my best to give great value in both leads so I can receive proper payment. Listening to awesome music, having your feet soaked in apple cider vinegar, while journaling… is there anything better in life? Current mood: Hungry, lol Pic is from a young Hannigan

I didn´t want to, as I was very busy that day, but we actually met anyway, we ate together, had some kisses and hugs. I can´t really focus when she is around.

@dahankus If you ever need to have some voice conversation just let me know and we can arrange it. Keep going.

Day # 47 Current mood: Tired and happy I am grateful for: The public library, public transport and the public gym. Workout: Weightlifting Cold Shower: Yes Green Tea No Minimalism/Declutter: No Bed before 9PM No What went well today: The public speaking workshop went great, less people but everyone performed awesome What didn’t go well today: Arrived late to the gym. I procrastinated too much in the morning, while working for the workshop. I also saw my girlfriend, she needed to make some time, but I just can’t seem to focus when she is around. What I could have done to make my day better: I need to get that app that measures the time you spent on each activity. What I will do differently tomorrow: I will smile more. GameQuitters thoughts: I was trying to compare the public speaking workshop and the MOBA I used to play but there’s no point. I feel no cravings while I am happy and relaxed. I had small cravings when I am in bed and feel stressed. Thoughts: Some days like today, I felt there are not enough hours in the day. I have realized that most conversations I have with my girlfriend I find them boring. When she talks about intimate stuff it get’s me interested. But when she talks to me about news and similar stuff I need to pretend. I just take a Deep breath and try listening to her. Current mood: Sleepy, tired, happy

Day # 46 Current mood: I feel slightly happy I am grateful for: My grandmother, my aunt and the internet. Workout: Cardio Cold Shower: Yes Green Tea: Yes Minimalism/Declutter: Got rid of a póker briefcase Bed before 9PM: Probably not, but I am improving What went well today: I did plenty of things of my to do list. What didn’t go well today: I procrastinated a bit in the morning after waking up What I could have done to make my day better: Getting up from bed right away What I will do differently tomorrow: I will keep improving my journal experience, I will improve my sleep schedule GameQuitters thoughts: I been getting rid of some poker stuff. I thought on playing online poker (I always wanted to get good at poker) and thought of downloading poker software but dismissed the idea until I get 90 days, then it can be considered, but I will need to meditate on it a lot. NoFap thoughts: I have been thinking about pornstar names, I have forgotten some names but not all of them. Last night I felt a craving while laying down in bed with my cellphone. I also thought of calling my girlfriend to we could meet tomorrow, but I didn’t. There’s a persistant memory of a pornstar I really liked, luckily I forgot her name. If I tried really hard I probably could remember it. Thoughts: A movie helped me understand the reason I felt connected to my past relationship. I am thinking I am spreading too thin. I need to focus on getting myself a place to be more independent. I considering journaling in the morning and the evening and getting a Most Important Tasks (MIT) section. I also added Green Tea. Current mood: Slightly stressed

I had a similar phase but it was long ago. But it was more "I should have done this for the relationship" "I could have done this for the relationship".

Not only I believed I was happy by gaming away, I would get angry if I got interrupted on my plans to stay home playing all day. It's scary how an addiction can lead you to believe that you are happy by neglecting your own life, health and well being.

Awesome picture!

I think someone from the GameQuitters community lived like that (without gaming I guess), because it was really, really cheap. Everyone had responsibilities and they rotated each of them. Don't remember who thou.

I am wondering at what time most of you guys write your journal and why? I know the *best time* would be the you have the chance, I want to listen to the pros and cons of evening journal vs morning journal.

Day #46 Current mood: A Little pissed of at myself. I am grateful for: My mind, my health, my freedom. Workout: Weightlifting Cold Shower: Yes Minimalism/Declutter: No Bed before 9PM No What went well today: I got some things done from my list to do What didn’t go well today: I didn’t finish the list, felt I procrastinated to much What I could have done to make my day better: I need to tighten up the filters on my cellphone What I will do differently tomorrow: I will respect my time for each activity. GameQuitters thoughts: Today I remembered the LeeRoy Jenkins video. I also imagine dan Age of Empires version for Game of Thrones, that would be pretty cool, haha. NoFap thoughts: I have an entry from sept 4, where I remembered a magazine I used for M. also a remembered soap opera with two models that I found attractive. Thoughts: I need to respect my time and my activities. Procastinating needs to get dealt with. I feel like I could get so much more things done but I am not doing it. I also need to Factory reset my cellphone and reinstal filters. I feel a bit angry at myself for not respecting my own time. Today while working out I listened to song that reminded me of my past relationship. I also tried to find out if my feelings are a mix of fear and love. It amazes me the ammount of energy and feelings I still have on that past relationship. What is the meaning of this? During the past days I thought about contacting her. I don’t have fantasies of getting back together. But I do wonder how is she. Sometimes I feel like asking forgiveness for the things I did to her (and the things that I didn’t do as well). I feel so comfortable with loneliness and melancholy.