Mindful Gaming

"Mindfulness is what arises when you pay attention on purpose in the present moment and without judgment." -Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness and video games might not seem like a natural fit. But without mindfulness, gaming can simply be a mindless way to pass the time. In this episode, we look at what mindful gaming actually is.

In this episode we talk about what questions to ask the gamers in our life. We discuss strategies for ensuring that gaming is a positive force in a person's life, as well as top questions to ask your gamer. Professor Jane McGonigal has been an important source in these first episodes. Learn more about her work at https://www.superbetter.com/about

It's not easy to know how long is too long when it comes to playing video games. In this episode, we discuss strategies for setting limits for ourselves and the gamers in our lives.

There are plenty of stigmas and stereotypes around games and gamers. But are they based in reality or myth? Read more here: https://gamemindfully.com/10-gaming-myths/

Human beings get great satisfaction out of hard work. We love the feeling of accomplishment that comes from finally completing something we’ve been trying–and failing–to achieve. Video games are fundamentally about overcoming challenges, defeating obstacles, and improving skills in order to meet goals.

Our mission is to help bring video games back out of the shadows and help gamers use video games rather than be used by them. The Mindful Gaming podcast is a project of the Mindful Gaming Institute and is hosted by Dr. Jeff Swift, a PhD in digital media who researches the power of games to improve lives. Episodes drop weekly on Friday.  Twitter @mindfulgamers  Reach out with questions, ideas, or comments over email at [email protected]