Monday, September 21, 2009

Using Video Games for Relaxation

By Philip Woods

If you have a stressful life, then you probably look forward to things that let you relax and forget about your busy day. Playing video games can be beneficial because the games can distract your mind and help you forget about your worries. Sometimes, having fun is the best way to keep your mind off of work and other demands that come with fast paced lifestyles and video games are a way to give yourself a break.

It's like you enter another world, when you play video games, which can be refreshing and makes you forget all about the things that have bothered you throughout the day. Stress that bothers you in real life seems to disappear, when you are focusing on something else. It helps you to forget all about that demanding boss or making it home in time to get dinner ready for the kids. You have less time to dwell on the stressful situations when your mind is focused on something else.

Leaving all the problems and demands behind for a while can be very resting to the mind and body. You will not have time to think about the things that are troubling you. When you are concentrating on the best strategy to use to win the game your mind is on something else entirely.

Video games can let you have some control over your involvement in the game and consequently, give you a feeling of being in charge again. Sometimes, work has a way of making you feel like you have no control and that is part of what causes stress. If you win, a sense of accomplishment can build your confidence and self esteem through role playing games and becoming the hero.

This is also beneficial for children. There are some children who do not seem to fit in with others very well. They may just be shy or they are not popular. When they play video games, they are in charge and the sense of power may help to boost their confidence levels. This in turn may help with situations they face in reality. It may help them to find friends who have the same interests.

Video games may also be beneficial for improving a child's concentration because focusing on the game helps them to become more results-oriented. If they can transfer these lessons into real life situations, they will improve in school and other areas of their lives.

The sense of accomplishment is a benefit that children and adults both get from playing video games. The more levels of a game they master, the better they feel about mastering situations in their real life, which can build confidence. Feeling good about yourself can help you handle situations you face every day.

Because today's video games challenge the user to become more skilled with each level that becomes increasingly difficult, patience and perseverance is learned. Adults and children both gain this benefit from playing video games.

Leaving behind problems and stress are part of entering another world that video games provide. The rest and relaxation you experience for a while comes from entering another place, which gives you a much needed break from the everyday stress and fatigue. Video games can provide a welcome break and leave you feeling ready to conquer a new day.

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