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Video games. I used to play 4-6 hours per day (or often more), every day. It was kind of my default activity when I wasn't forced to do something else. If I ran out of steam trying to focus on work or family I would drift into playing a video game. The result was a MASSIVE sink of time into something that left me with little afterwards. I didn't learn new things, I drifted away from my kids, and I didn't take care of my home.
Video games are fine. They're entertaining, but they're also potentially life consuming. I watch people who want to do more with their lives, but instead they just put more time into some game or another.
I managed to kick the habit and it's been a great 10 years since then where I play very little and only in very short, controlled bursts when I can play with my kids for a bit (they usually destroy me these days). With all of that saved time, my career started flying, my home is in better shape, and I actually don't drift away from family events like I used to.
Same, I posted another long comment about if you want to read it.
It's scary how many games require more time and attention than full time jobs.
Respect. Games are my getaway. I have burnout on games, and I've had withdrawal from games. I could limit my game play, but honestly, I don't have a reason to.
I just bought a Steam deck primarily to fill the time in my work breaks. I feel like if I'm able to game during lunch time, then I'll be less antsy about getting home and playing something, and I'll be able to spend that extra time on house work or whatever.