Mhyrion Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hey Steve! Still going strong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hey Steve! Still going strong?I'm still going strong, today is a week game free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhyrion Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Woo, good going! I'm glad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm still going strong, today is a week game free Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm still going strong, today is a week game free Congrats!!Thanks, I plan to keep fighting no matter what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Pharmacist Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm still going strong, today is a week game free Congrats!!Thanks, I plan to keep fighting no matter whatWell, that's a spirit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Day 8 today and so far my day is going good. I've gotten most of what I had scheduled to do done and even things I didn't have scheduled. So far I haven't had any cravings for gaming because I've kept myself busy with more important things. I was able to do some reading, get a workout in and even do a few things around the house. This time around I've been better at being more organized and wasting less time, though on occasion I still occupy myself with things that are not really productive. I'm still working on this and I know that it's going to be something that I'll have to keep continually working at and that it will only get better with time.Hope you all have a great day!!!Game Free Days: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 You're doing great Steve! Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 You're doing great Steve! Keep it up. Thanks...One reason I think that I'm doing well this time around as opposed to the other times is that I'm planning things and not just doing things based on how I feel. There are still times that I may not always do the right thing and do something less productive but it's a work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I'm planning things and not just doing things based on how I feel. Exactly this is huge. It's about making decisions proactively instead of reactively. Making decisions based on your commitments and not your mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Today is going good so far, not much on the go today. So far I haven't had any urges for gaming.Last night I wasted time watching videos on YouTube, but I will continue to work on this though and not allow it to become a springboard which will propel me back into gaming(ie. Gaming Streams). Though I've been able to avoid watching Gaming streams, I've still spent time watching videos on YouTube that really don't help me in any way or teach me anything. When watching videos on YouTube, time passes by so fast and it's ok if you're actually learning something but other than that it is useless. Sorry for my YouTube rant I think that I because I've been able to stay on track with my schedule I may try to incorporate some more activities that I can use as a way to keep myself from gaming or even thinking about Gaming. I've been thinking that maybe I'll be more regular at playing guitar or even get back into regular study of a Japanese which is a language that I've been learning."The journey won't be easy, it takes time and effort to reach your destination." Game Free Days: 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhyrion Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I think that I because I've been able to stay on track with my schedule I may try to incorporate some more activities that I can use as a way to keep myself from gaming or even thinking about Gaming. I've been thinking that maybe I'll be more regular at playing guitar or even get back into regular study of a Japanese which is a language that I've been learning.Great idea. Keeping yourself busy is a strong tactic to keep away from gaming and doing so while learning new skills is added bonus! It might also provide a relaxed evening activity to replace Youtube hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) 2 weeks ago today I left gaming. It hasn't been easy and sure there have been days that have been stressful but I'll continue to fight no matter how hard it is. It's easier to start a habit than it is to break one.Time is too precious to be wasted so I will try my hardest to keep from wasting it. Gaming might be able to distract you from whatever you might be dealing with but it doesn't change anything. "Keep fighting to reach your goals." Game Free Days: 14 Edited February 16, 2017 by Stevec2283 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 What's wrong with me today, my mood has been up and down today. Also gaming has crossed my mind but only as a thought. Gaming will not change a thing and I plan on keeping my commitment to stay game free.Game Free Days: 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhyrion Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 You can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 You can do it!There are times I feel that I can't and today is no different because it has been a bit of a roller coaster. Sometimes I feel like giving up but I have to be strong and keep fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhyrion Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 If you can do it one day, you can do any other day. I know you can. Remind yourself why you are doing this if you feel like giving up, and what you have accomplished so far. Even though emotional you might feel burdened, you can rationally see the change you already have made in your life. And if you´re a rollercoaster like me, after a down always comes an up. Perhaps next time you´re up you can come up with a plan to make down times more bearable or last shorter. For me it had a lot to do with having no energy to do things and being in a vulnerable decision making state when having no energy. So I looked for ways to improve energy levels. For you it might also be energy, but perhaps something else that you can find out and work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 @Mhyrion Thanks for your encouragement!!! Sometimes I also feel like I have no energy to do things. I think another reason might be the different other things I'm dealing with are causing me problems. Sometimes I feel so that overwhelmed with everything and that's why I feel like giving up. But I have to stay strong and keep up the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Today is day 18 and I feel as if it hasn't gotten any easier. For some reason or other I've also lost the motivation that I had at first. At this point I feel like giving up but I know that if I quit now it won't change anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Action leads to motivation. Keep focusing on ACTION. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Day 19 is coming to a close and it has been an okay day and I'm still not gaming. I've really been struggling and it seems as if I'm having more bad days than good ones. I think that the other personal things that I'm dealing with is what is making it more difficult for me but perhaps I'm only thinking of gaming as a way out. Edited February 22, 2017 by Stevec2283 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Today is day 20, so far so good and I'm not gaming but my mind is still trying to tell me that it's ok to be gaming. This morning I wasn't home so I didn't have time to think about gaming but since I've gotten home gaming has been in my mind.As I've said before I want to stop gaming but I overwhelmed in trying to quit gaming and also balance the other things I'm contending with. I feel that I need to focus on one thing at a time. I'm really at a loss as to how I should deal with everything. Sorry for my rant but it's just so frustrating that I'm having so much of a struggle in kicking this. I've been so tempted to go back to gaming but what would that really accomplish? Nothing only a temporary escape from what I'm dealing with.Game Free Days: 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhyrion Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Sorry to see you struggle. It could help to keep a gratitude list in this journal, or anywhere really. For me, even if I did not do much in the start of quitting gaming, starting and ending the day in a grateful state of mind was really helpful. It can be the simplest things, you don't actually need to have accomplished anything that day to still appreciate things in your life. Like, I am grateful having hands to type this message with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevec2283 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 I've been really thinking as to what I should do and I've decided that I'm going to step away from Gamequitters. I feel that this may be best at the moment so that I can prioritize some of the things I'm dealing with and focus on those first.Sorry that I wasn't as supportive as I should be, but I hope that you'll all continue to fight to reach your goals. Even though my time here was short I appreciate all the support that I was given. Thanks for everything and maybe one day I may return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhyrion Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 The best of luck Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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