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Author: Wim Dupont <wim@wimdupont.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2021 11:05:58 -0500
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+== Stick to your goals and beliefs! _At least for a while..._
+
+We are very emotional creatures, and our, mostly uncontrollable, feelings can
+change the way we think and behave. Whenever we decide that it is time to
+finally start writing that book or start that workout schedule, the next morning
+we might feel way less motivated. When we choose to change or when we set up
+goals that require effort, we usually allow our feelings to take over and let
+our mind contemplate whether it is worth it. Instead of immediately giving up on
+the idea, stick with it for a while, set up a certain routine or habit, and at
+least give it a chance.
+
+The same goes, somewhat in contrast, to having principles. *Yes*, we should
+try to be open-minded and question ourselves as well as our motives and actions.
+I'm all for it. I spend quite a lot of time on self-reflection. But, while we
+continuously change, our principles shouldn't be too volatile. These beliefs
+allow you to make the decisions you will be less likely to regret. It is,
+however, especially important to allow criticism to these beliefs. This will
+make you more knowledgeable about the subject, and that is, in these cases in
+particular, most critical.
+
+The reason I chose to talk about this topic is because of a change I recently
+went through myself. +
+I have been a very passionate _gamer_ for nearly my whole life _(note the word
+"gamer" which, in a way, identifies a person)_. But, I had decided to quit
+playing video-games as I felt that it did not really contribute to my values or
+goals. It was mainly a highly enjoyable time-sink.
+
+So, is gaming bad if you enjoy spending your time this way? To a certain extent,
+it isn't. Most activities aren't too bad as long as we do them in moderation. I
+still did my chores, went to work, exercised, and even learned about things that
+could help me for my job during some of my spare time. So, all things
+considered, it has never been truly unhealthy. And, I do trust that playing
+video-games taught me a lot of things, as well as helped create the person I am
+today. But, in my opinion, the time and effort required do not uphold its
+benefits. Especially since there have been times that addiction certainly was
+not too far off. Times when nothing but playing a particular game mattered much.
+That danger or susceptibility also made me want to distance myself from it.
+
+Other hobbies, activities or jobs can also be addictive. For example, if I am
+really invested in a book, sometimes I want nothing more than reading the next
+chapter or even completely finish the book. The main difference, to me, with
+that and video-games is that, for one, the urge isn't as strong. And, secondly,
+when it's over, it's over. You can obviously re-read the book or there might
+even be a sequel you'd want to get into, but the book itself does not attempt to
+keep you hooked the same way games do. +
+Whether I will never play video-games ever again is something rather impossible
+to tell. For now, however, I am going to try and stick to this goal.
+
+*Don't be afraid of change, be open to set up new values or goals. But, also
+allow some thought and time before you discard one.*
