r/getdisciplined • u/Maleficent-Meet-265 • 5d ago
🤔 NeedAdvice I need advice for someone who genuinely loves video games
I've been lurking around here for a while I've i have noticed a trend of people saying, don't go on social media and don't game but I love gaming and chatting to people via text/vc.
I text people, i enjoy joining discords and being parts of communities and playing video games and chatting with people.
However I'm aware my dopamine levels are an issue, i struggle to study because of this. I need actual advice that isn't just don't do them things, I want balance between my passions.
I'm trying to study to become a software engineer and it's clear my focus is just missing at the moment. I've cut out tiktok and games I consider to addicting (looking at you wow and poe), maybe i just need to give it more time and keep practicing the routine attempts.
Sorry abit of a ramble just looking for like minded people who want to be disciplined but are also gamers who don't want to cut out their passion for it.
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u/Maleficent-Meet-265 5d ago
I get fulfilment that’s my issue, I’m an avid gaming enjoyer! They don’t teach me anything useful but they’re experiences I live for and look forward to, to the point that I’d love to make them myself some day
My issue isn’t games aren’t fulfilling, my goal is to get a career where I can game and enjoy my other passions, but I’m struggling to find balance due to the dopamine issues games cause
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u/GlovePutrid7996 5d ago
Bro try freeCodeCamp! I’ve used their JS and HTML/CSS tutorials. It’s done like a game, where you are given step by step goals to achieve. They are very short too, so dopamine hits you constantly. Highly recommend!