Burnt Out On Gaming? Gentle Yourself Back In With These Tips

Gaming, as a pretty immersive and enjoyable hobby, doesn’t seem like an obvious choice when talking about burn out. Surely burn out is just for the things we have to put up with that we finally can’t quite shoulder anymore? Not quite. 

When it comes down to it, burn out can occur for any reason! And if you’re a gamer, even when you love playing cozy games that make life feel sweet and fun, you can drop into burn out at any time for any reason. 

So, maybe you’ve found yourself distancing away from gaming recently? Or maybe you can never settle into a gaming session like you used to be able to? Then you’re hitting burn out with the games you know and love. 

To fix this, you’re going to have to gentle yourself back into the hobby that usually brings you a lot of joy. Here are a few ways you can try that out.

Ignore Your Backlog

It’s just pressure you don’t need to deal with right now! And in truth, it’s pressure you shouldn’t ever have to deal with! 

Gaming is supposed to be an enjoyable hobby, not a slog you feel you need to work through. If going through a backlog is what caused your burnout, stop what you’re doing. 

Try Some ‘Coffee Break’ Games

If a game is a ‘coffee break’ game, it’s the kind of game where you can complete a level in the space of 5 minutes and no more. It’s the kind of game you can turn to whenever you just want something to do. It’s also the kind of game you don’t have to focus too hard on. 

These games can help with gaming burnout by reminding you that gaming is supposed to be fun! It’s not something you need to get tied down into, and it’s not something you have to commit to just to say you’ve played something. 

So, why not download that daily word game that’s been popping up on the front page of the App Store? Or maybe load up the old reliable Solitaire that comes on every Windows PC? 

Let Yourself Get Immersed

Stay away from online hype, content, and gaming circles. Even though you’re watching videos and reading posts made by other fans, you’re actually spending less time with the game you like! 

And let’s face it, as anyone who’s prone to doomscrolling knows, being bombarded by a million opinions held by people you don’t know isn’t good for anything! You’re likely to end up having a pretty bad time, and you’re going to associate that feeling with the game you’ve been playing. 

Instead, focus on the game itself. Play it and focus on what you like about it. Dig into the world of the game and all of its characters (if they are any) and get yourself immersed in your own, private way. 

Being burnt out on gaming is tricky, but you can bring back your passion for it!