Day 8 without games.
The last few days brought some small and unexpected game thoughts. Nothing strong, just tiny flashes, even while reading a novel I genuinely enjoy. It is almost funny how brief they are, like a nanosecond impulse to “play something” or “take control” the way games make you feel. But at the same time, reading feels far more rewarding and efficient for me. When I used to game, I spent more time preparing, planning and thinking about the game than actually playing it. Finishing chapters in a book feels cleaner and more satisfying than that loop ever did.
Reading did not replace gaming directly because I was already reading in previous months, but I notice that I stay more consistent with my morning reading ritual now. Before quitting, I sometimes skipped that first session of the day. Now I go back to it naturally.
Another noticeable change is that I feel less irritable overall. Small things do not get under my skin as easily. It is subtle but real.
For tonight I will read and maybe watch a quiet series, nothing high in dopamine.
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Corvus ·