I hate to say it, but computer games. I have been a pc gamer basically my whole life and still love getting lost in a great sim or narrative, but this past year my free time was so limited I had to make a conscious choice about the best use of it. As far as the best value of relaxation, satisfaction and personal fulfillment per hour, sadly games just weren’t it. I spent my free time on other hobbies that gave me visible and lasting benefits and got a lot of long and short term goals achieved this year. I feel like I’m finally the person I wanted to be ten years ago… but I miss my games 😫
Same honestly. I swapped gaming (my primary hobby) for in-person social time (pushing myself into “scary” situations to make connections I never otherwise would have), as well as for community organizing. My mental health is so much better but so often I find myself wishing I was playing games haha.
I hate to say it, but computer games. I have been a pc gamer basically my whole life and still love getting lost in a great sim or narrative, but this past year my free time was so limited I had to make a conscious choice about the best use of it. As far as the best value of relaxation, satisfaction and personal fulfillment per hour, sadly games just weren’t it. I spent my free time on other hobbies that gave me visible and lasting benefits and got a lot of long and short term goals achieved this year. I feel like I’m finally the person I wanted to be ten years ago… but I miss my games 😫
Same honestly. I swapped gaming (my primary hobby) for in-person social time (pushing myself into “scary” situations to make connections I never otherwise would have), as well as for community organizing. My mental health is so much better but so often I find myself wishing I was playing games haha.