Too Much Tech?

GameAware is a site that helps people find a healthier balance with gaming - and importantly, it's not about stopping gaming altogether, but about encouraging healthy gaming and playing with purpose instead of just out of habit.

Here's what makes it different: it's run by people who actually love games themselves and understand gaming from a player's perspective, so they get why gaming is awesome but also know where things can start going sideways.

What they focus on:

• Understanding how gaming affects things like sleep and performance (basically, if you're not sleeping enough, your brain can't lock in what you're learning, so you actually get worse at games)

• Helping you figure out when gaming shifts from being a fun hobby to becoming a habit that's taking over other parts of your life

• Teaching how a healthy body and mind actually helps you perform better in games - just like athletes need to stay healthy to compete

The approach: They use a combination of education and self-knowledge, with strategies that consider a gamer's point of view. They offer programs, workshops, and resources (some online, some in-person) that help you understand the psychology behind why gaming can be so compelling and give you practical tools to manage your habits.

The whole vibe is pretty respectful of gaming as a legit hobby while helping you keep it balanced with the rest of your life. Worth checking out if you're wondering whether your gaming habits are working for you or against you.