February 3Feb 3 Author Day 125/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingNot much to report, TOGETHER TO THE TOP!See you ALL.. at the summit!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)34/90 SleepStreak45/90 PornFree59/365 NoAlcohol
February 4Feb 4 Author Day 126/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingAnother quick check-in today as v.busy!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)35/90 SleepStreak46/90 PornFree60/365 NoAlcohol
February 5Feb 5 Author Day 127/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingQuick check-in!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)36/90 SleepStreak47/90 PornFree61/365 NoAlcohol
February 5Feb 5 50 minutes ago, Pulse said:Day 127/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingQuick check-in!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)36/90 SleepStreak47/90 PornFree61/365 NoAlcoholTo infinity and beyond :)
February 7Feb 7 Author Day 129/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingSoooo busy these last couple of days, non-gamers! But I have a little something to share from yesterday:TBC was released, I've been watching some Twitch streams, I do have an urge but again I think I'm at the point now when I know that sure it's easy to watch a stream, but the amount of time I'd have to dedicate again to it is just way too much, I wouldn't be able to function properly.With games, if you watch them on stream or a YouTube video or whatever, you always think of the current 'cool' moment, highlight, that initial feeling of booting up a game. But then you just know, once 30 minutes or so have gone by, it's that brain fog, that tiredness, that disconnection from reality and ALL of that time that has been killed by gaming, especially something like WoW.Not worth it.1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)38/90 SleepStreak49/90 PornFree63/365 NoAlcohol
February 8Feb 8 Author Day 130/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingPeople already complaining about how bad TBC is, happens every time. I saved so much time not playing it, my gut instincts are always right about games nowadays!Until tomorrow!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)39/90 SleepStreak50/90 PornFree64/365 NoAlcohol
February 9Feb 9 1 hour ago, Pulse said:People already complaining about how bad TBC is, happens every time. I saved so much time not playing it, my gut instincts are always right about games nowadays!Bad or not bad, you indeed saved SO MUCH time not playing it. Every minute that you didn't play is a minute saved in fact. You've got that much closer to the potential fulfillment of your potential.But I'd even avoid checking any news in it's regard.From my experience, the precursor of a relapse is always the seemingly "harmless" checking of the game's forums, some YouTube videos in regarding to the game, or some small browser game. If you can avoid those seemingly smaller stimulations, your mind is staying busy with images that contribute to other goals, rather than launching poisonous visualizations of gaming. Avoid the first check regarding the games news like the plague. At least that's what I try to do, and so far it seems to work in the last 385 days or so.Of course it's hard in the beginning, but I'd say it raises your chances to avoid relapses down the road, as you build routines without even thinking about games. I think I had months where not even a thought about games crossed my mind. And when it does I am aware of it, and it usually happens at a harder moment. Which I then understand as a cue to simply keep going on the right path. I do not deny the fact that the thought crossed my mind, nonetheless I try to replace it with thinking about my other tasks. There's quite a lot to think about in those tooP.S. I had two relapses in the last few years so far as I remember. One was a result of constantly visualizing how "good" it was to play games and how I want to return to it. It often happened during "hard" workouts.The second one was right before a fast day 36-40 hour-ish. I always dread this day. Moreover it was Middle of January, so the coldest time of the year. And my hands were broken from eczema(hand dryness/ skin on hands cracking upon bending of fingers) making every action that more painful.This year I had these thoughts around the same period. But I just recognized it for what it is... We have ups and downs in life. Just got to acknowledge that this is what is happening, and let the thoughts come and pass, while observing them meditatively. (I also journaled about it here, what made me be clearer about the fact that it is what is happening)Let me know if this makes any sense to you. Best wishes!!! And see you at the top? :) ;)Man, I most probably need to reduce the length of these messages. It's turning into an escape mechanism for me for the second day in a row, instead of sparing the precious minutes for sleep =/
February 9Feb 9 Author Day 131/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingReal quick today as busy, @Yan I promise I'll reply tomorrow!Until tomorrow!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)40/90 SleepStreak51/90 PornFree65/365 NoAlcohol
February 10Feb 10 2 hours ago, Pulse said:Real quick today as busy, @Yan I promise I'll reply tomorrow!👍 I usually tend to give myself a few days when promising such things. You never know what happens tomorrow :) But I respect your willingness to commit to a shorter period nonetheless. Until tomorrow then, if god allows it.
February 10Feb 10 Author Day 132/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingOn 2/9/2026 at 12:22 AM, Yan said:Bad or not bad, you indeed saved SO MUCH time not playing it. Every minute that you didn't play is a minute saved in fact. You've got that much closer to the potential fulfillment of your potential.But I'd even avoid checking any news in it's regard.From my experience, the precursor of a relapse is always the seemingly "harmless" checking of the game's forums, some YouTube videos in regarding to the game, or some small browser game. If you can avoid those seemingly smaller stimulations, your mind is staying busy with images that contribute to other goals, rather than launching poisonous visualizations of gaming. Avoid the first check regarding the games news like the plague. At least that's what I try to do, and so far it seems to work in the last 385 days or so.Of course it's hard in the beginning, but I'd say it raises your chances to avoid relapses down the road, as you build routines without even thinking about games. I think I had months where not even a thought about games crossed my mind. And when it does I am aware of it, and it usually happens at a harder moment. Which I then understand as a cue to simply keep going on the right path. I do not deny the fact that the thought crossed my mind, nonetheless I try to replace it with thinking about my other tasks. There's quite a lot to think about in those tooP.S. I had two relapses in the last few years so far as I remember. One was a result of constantly visualizing how "good" it was to play games and how I want to return to it. It often happened during "hard" workouts.The second one was right before a fast day 36-40 hour-ish. I always dread this day. Moreover it was Middle of January, so the coldest time of the year. And my hands were broken from eczema(hand dryness/ skin on hands cracking upon bending of fingers) making every action that more painful.This year I had these thoughts around the same period. But I just recognized it for what it is... We have ups and downs in life. Just got to acknowledge that this is what is happening, and let the thoughts come and pass, while observing them meditatively. (I also journaled about it here, what made me be clearer about the fact that it is what is happening)Let me know if this makes any sense to you. Best wishes!!! And see you at the top? :) ;)Man, I most probably need to reduce the length of these messages. It's turning into an escape mechanism for me for the second day in a row, instead of sparing the precious minutes for sleep =/Yes I did actually say at the very start I'd clear all gaming media so I wasn't tempted, I said I'd do it by the end of the year (2025) but I didn't, BUT the good thing is I haven't been tempted to play games by viewing such media, so that's a least a big step forward. But yes I do ideally need to quit all gaming media. Nah the length is good, it's also good for newer members to read it as well, gives them good insights into the minds of non-gamers!I'll see you ALL (especially you, @Yan ), at - NOT JUST - the top, but the VERY TOP!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)41/90 SleepStreak52/90 PornFree66/365 NoAlcohol
February 11Feb 11 22 hours ago, Pulse said:BUT the good thing is I haven't been tempted to play games by viewing such media, so that's a least a big step forwardIf I understand correctly, you mean you haven't given in to the temptation, not that there was no temptation.Do I understand correctly? If so, you needed to exercise discipline. When that is the case, the more time passes, the less likely you are to stick to a new routine. If you cut it out, you might not even think of gaming, and therefore, not need to exercise discipline whatsoever on some days :) The thing is that it will of course require discipline to build a habit where you don't watch these videos, but in the long run it will save you big quantities of required willpower. Easier said than done, I know I know! But it still needs to be said :)Way to go of course on not giving in to temptations. Proud of you, that's nothing to be underestimated, not at all!22 hours ago, Pulse said:it's also good for newer members to read it as well, gives them good insights into the minds of non-gamers!Maybe it does, but it gives me less sleep :D22 hours ago, Pulse said:I'll see you ALL (especially you, @Yan ), at - NOT JUST - the top, but the VERY TOP!Only time will tell my brother in arms :) Let's see what god lets us do.May you have an awesome day, whenever you read it. Make it two awesome days, if you read it in the evening :)
February 11Feb 11 Author Day 133/180 GameQuitters/StopGaming3 hours ago, Yan said:If I understand correctly, you mean you haven't given in to the temptation, not that there was no temptation.Do I understand correctly? If so, you needed to exercise discipline. When that is the case, the more time passes, the less likely you are to stick to a new routine. If you cut it out, you might not even think of gaming, and therefore, not need to exercise discipline whatsoever on some days :) The thing is that it will of course require discipline to build a habit where you don't watch these videos, but in the long run it will save you big quantities of required willpower. Easier said than done, I know I know! But it still needs to be said :)Way to go of course on not giving in to temptations. Proud of you, that's nothing to be underestimated, not at all!Maybe it does, but it gives me less sleep :DOnly time will tell my brother in arms :) Let's see what god lets us do.May you have an awesome day, whenever you read it. Make it two awesome days, if you read it in the evening :)Yan, you are a true master of the art of GameQuitting, sir! A Guru, if you will! Thank you for your wise words :)3 hours ago, Yan said:If you cut it out, you might not even think of gaming, and therefore, not need to exercise discipline whatsoever on some days :) The thing is that it will of course require discipline to build a habit where you don't watch these videos, but in the long run it will save you big quantities of required willpower. Very true, but yes easier said than done.Until tomorrow!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)42/90 SleepStreak53/90 PornFree67/365 NoAlcohol
Thursday at 10:55 PM5 days Author Day 134/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingQuick check-in today!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)43/90 SleepStreak54/90 PornFree68/365 NoAlcohol
Friday at 02:13 AM5 days On 2/12/2026 at 12:15 AM, Pulse said:Yan, you are a true master of the art of GameQuitting, sir! A Guru, if you will! Thank you for your wise words :)Just throwing some sphagetti on the wall here, apparently some of it sticks :) If I may help even one bit, then I feel blessed. Back to the fight my man! :)
Friday at 08:47 PM5 days Author Day 135/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingAnother quick check-in today,Onwards and upwards!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)44/90 SleepStreak55/90 PornFree69/365 NoAlcohol
Sunday at 10:13 PM2 days Author Day 136/180 AND 137/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingMy sincerest apologies for missing yesterday, but we're still in the game (of life!)1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)45/90 SleepStreak56/90 PornFree70/365 NoAlcohol
Monday at 10:52 PM1 day Author 138/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingQuick check-in again, non-gamers!Until tomorrow!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)46/90 SleepStreak57/90 PornFree71/365 NoAlcohol
23 hours ago23 hr Author 139/180 GameQuitters/StopGamingI hope we are all still going strong, one day away from day 140!1/90 Gym+DietStreak (PB: 4 days)47/90 SleepStreak58/90 PornFree72/365 NoAlcohol
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