Remember the time when everybody thought that playing video games is waste of time? And it makes children violent? Well that time is gone. Nowadays there is increasing number of articles talking about benefits of gaming as such. We searched many of them and compiled the big list of reasons why gaming is good for you. Here you are:
Playing video games:
- Enhances problem solving skills
- Improves creativity
- Helps develop a sense of identity
- Leads to believing in own intelligence and abilities
- Generates positive feelings
- Helps regulate emotions
- Helps prosocial behavior
- Improves hand-eye coordination
- Decreases supressing emotions
- Improves team work ability
- Improves decision making
- Supports self-confidece
- Helps develop good spatial sense
- Leads to better reflexes
- Improves visual abilities
- Reduces stress and depression
- Keeps you happy when you´re old
- Improves motor skills
- Helps to make faster decisions
- Improves concentration and attention
Well, what are you waiting for? Go play video games! Now!