Self-Care and Streaming: Taking Time Off
Popular YouTube creator Jacksepticeye recently announced that he is taking a break. He cited several reasons, including finding less joy in creating videos, fears of diminished quality of his work,…
“Self Care” Articles
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Let Tanya X Short Teach You How to Make Games and Meet Deadlines Without Burning Out
Read MoreEvery year, indie developers get together to close out GDC by sharing their hard-earned expertise. The talks are always fantastic, and this year is no exception. Ta You can watch…
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Here’s a Quick Productivity Hack for Perfectionists
Read MorePerfectionism is often touted as a good thing — a drive that keeps us striving harder for better results. But as anyone who’s struggled with perfectionism knows, it’s often more…
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Feeling Those Post-Con Blues? You’re Not Alone
Read MoreIf you just got back from PAX Aus and you’re feeling a bit down, don’t worry — you’re far from alone. A lot of us come back from big events…
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Self Acceptance Is Key in This Lovely Comic
Read MoreBad days are bad enough without piling self-criticism on top of them, but that can be an incredibly hard thing to remember when we’re in the midst of them. This…
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Don’t Forget Self-Care During Convention Season
Read MoreIf you’re getting ready for PAX West, Gen Con, Dragon Con or any other con this season, remember to take some time to consider how you’ll manage your self-care routine…
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Con Recovery Tricks from the Take This Team
Read MoreDid you just get home from PAX East? Whether it was your first con or your twentieth, the odds are good that you’re feeling pretty rough today. Most members of…
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App Highlight: Forest Can Help You Put Down Your Phone
Read MoreSmartphones may not cause depression, but depression and anxiety go hand in hand with feeling like you can’t put your phone down. Surprisingly enough, there’s an app for that: Forest.…
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Is a Life of Games a Life Well Lived?
Read MoreAsk yourself: when you’re at death’s door, are you really going to wish you’d played more video games? Well, maybe. I mean, why not? James Delingpole recently suffered a pulmonary…
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Beat Bad Habits with a Mindful Approach
Read MoreBad habits are terrible. First, there’s the habit itself. Maybe you want to quit smoking and are concerned about the impact it has on your health, hygiene or budget. Maybe…