Here are ten ways video games do us good.
Learn Personal Accountability
The best video games are challenging.
Some games are designed with problem solving, critical thinking, and reading comprehension challenges.
And, of course, there areeducational apps and gamesfor kids of all ages.
Relax and Relieve Anxiety and Stress
For many people, playing video games is much-needed downtime.
The psychological benefits of playing video games can carry over into real life when they relievestressand anxiety.
Some studies have shown immersive games can even treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
Of course, this depends on usnotplayingrage-inducinggames.
Meet New People
Some games take the social aspect of gaming to a new level.
(Seriously,making friends is hard work, but video games can make it more fun.)
Whether itsWorld of WarcraftorFlappy Bird, games force us to face frustrations about starting over or walking away.
Playing Tetris might even helpwipe out bad memoriesandstop food cravings!
You cangamify just about every aspect of your lifeand learn touse a better strategy to win the game.
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