How gaming can improve connections and socialization
Gaming can be one of the most beneficial ways to improve communication and grow social skills. Having friends online can make you feel comfortable because you don't have to actually know them. It allows you to form a connection better because you don't judge based off looks right away. You get to know the person first and their personality. Gaming can help make you feel calm if you are stressed out from anything. It allows you to escape the world for a little bit. It gives you a chance to form positive connections with everyone and anyone.
One thing about gaming that makes it awesome is friends. Whether you are playing an intense game or a casual game, there are always others online. People online form friendships quicker because it's less awkward and embarrassing to talk to them. Lots of people in the world struggle with making that impression and trying to talk to others. Gaming allows you to do this and have fun. You already both have something in common so it's a lot easier to form a connection. Gaming with your friends in real life also can help you too. Getting a break away from school and life to just have fun for hours on end. Sometimes the best gaming nights are when you stay up till 3am playing with friends. What happens is usually you start saying things that are dumb, stupid, and then something meaningful. You talk to them about deep stuff too and they help answer questions you have about anything in life. This can strength friendships with your friends and even family too. When you join a game don't be afraid to open up and start talking to teammates because you never know, maybe that person will be your best friend. Lots of good can come from this and help strengthen social skills to feel less awkward in public.
There is a lot of storytelling to games as well. Any game you play will have a story to tell you. There are a lot of good examples of games that do this. You can choose from a lot of different genres of games to find the best one you like. A game like God of war or Spider-Man shares powerful messages to the audience. It teaches you lessons and disciplines. Seeing how a game character can go from one person to another can inspire you to do the same. It shows the good and bad of a character and how they learn from their own mistakes. If you can relate to these characters, it will inspire you to do the same. There are lots of games that also involve strategy and skill which can sharpen your mind and make you more aware. If you are feeling sad or upset just listen to music and play games. There are calm games like Minecraft that you can also play. It makes you more creative and allows you to freely build what's on your mind. There are some people who think it's harmful for teens but that isn't true. With all the benefits that comes from it, it's more of a hobby. Playing games anywhere like the arcade or at home can help strengthen the mind and make it stronger.
You can get a sense of achievement when you complete a game. Setting goals to defeat a boss or accomplish a record could make you try really hard to do it. When you see yourself achieve those goals, it makes you want to achieve others. Completing levels on a game can improve your self-esteem and make you more confident to achieve more. In video games you have goals of tasks you want to complete in a certain time. It's just like the real world. You strive to complete life goals and complete them. A video game may not be real, but it teaches you real lessons. You learn how to use game knowledge in the real world. Taking the time really understand a game and why it was made, can make you think on your life. Why do you keep going? Who are you fighting for? Those are questions that often get answered in video games. Those questions make you reflect that on yourself. Video games are meant to tell a story and make you feel an emotion. It's like life but in a digital format. Games also provide entertainment, and we can watch games all over the place. There are places like YouTube or Twitch where you can watch people play games and have fun.
Even if you are someone who never really likes to play games, you should try. There is a game for everyone out there that makes them reflect their life on to it. Games aren't just meant to be a game but rather a story. Learning from the game can help you live a better life. It gets you motivate to change your life and turn it around for the better. It makes you appreciate the small things in life. The next time you play a game, think about how it relates to you and your story.
