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Does limiting things you actually enjoy help?
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I use things I enjoy like that as a treat.
So, let's say I have 4 hours of free time after work and before bed, and a bunch of things on my ToDo list.
Then I make a deal with myself that I work on my ToDos for 2 hours and then play that video game for the remaining 2 hours.
That way I am reasonably productive and limit my gaming to a level where I won't burn out.
You can make deals with yourself? My self is a Terrorist that cannot be negotiated with.
Yes, but...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D8TEJtQRhw&t=11s