As I have mentioned in a few other posts, I wanted to start a discussion about why I had to give up video games – a hobby that I know too well. Arcades were a huge part of my life for years, and I …
Gaming skills: How to level up in real life
Last week I wanted to start a discussion on video games, and not just how they can negatively affect your real life, but the positive impact that gaming skills can have. This week, I want to start …
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How playing games can be a useful skill!
For the past few weeks, I have been going through the ins and outs of playing games. Now, so far I have mentioned the negative impact that playing games can have on your day to day life, but this …
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Why can’t I stop playing games?
Video games have become an extremely popular, and all-consuming hobby for some people. And I hear from many that they can feel like they can't stop playing games. …
Are video games ruining your life?
Many of us have had experiences with video games where you just can't stop playing them. Whether you want to be the next person to win Fortnite or you can't get enough of Candy Crush, it's a …
I was a gamer and it helped me
As a former gamer, I know too well that video games can have some kind of implication in your real life. This can either be in a good, or bad way, and I want to go through how and when you should …
Why do people troll?
Trolling is ever-present on the internet, yet in the real world, you don't find people. Trolling is a personal interest for me as I wrote my master dissertation on why people feel able to …
How to help a friend with their mental health issues
Talking about mental health can be anxiety provoking. Especially when someone else's mental health is in question. You might feel like you should be there for them, but don't know where to start …
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Discuss Your Mental Health
It can feel impossible to talk to a loved one when you're feeling sad, upset or depressed. When it comes to mental health you may feel that you should be able to cope by yourself. If you hurt your …