Hi everyone,
Day 3 without games. Three days since uninstalling Steam. I’m off work this week so there’s a lot of unstructured time. It’s probably good for the reset but also risky if I don’t use it well.
I’ve started catching up on chores and will continue later today. Even short gaming sessions used to break that flow and create a lingering fog afterward. It already feels lighter mentally to move again, even in small steps.
I also restarted my decluttering project. I want the home lighter and calmer by 2026. My son will handle his room, and I’ll focus on the garage. It’s messy but finishing it will bring a sense of space I’ve missed for years.
I’m reading daily and want to increase it. Reading feels far more rewarding than gaming ever did, same immersion but no emptiness after.
No cravings at the moment. I’m curating YouTube to avoid potential triggers by resetting history and using “don’t recommend” and “not interested.” The feed looks cleaner already.
My son’s still caught in gaming too much. Grades, social energy, even his mood are affected. I have to set an example but he also needs active help. If anyone has experience or tips on how to guide a teenager through this, I’d appreciate it.
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Corvus ·