Healthy Gaming Habits
Gaming should always be enjoyable and enriching. We're here to help you maintain a healthy relationship with gaming and find balance in your digital life.
Gaming Wellness Tips
Simple strategies to help you enjoy gaming while maintaining balance in your life
Set Healthy Boundaries
Decide how long you'd like to play before you start
Take Regular Breaks
Step away from games every 30-60 minutes to rest your eyes and mind
Balance Your Activities
Enjoy other hobbies and spend time with friends and family
Stay Mindful
Check in with yourself - game when you feel good and balanced
Gentle Self-Check
Sometimes it's helpful to pause and reflect on our gaming habits. Here are some gentle questions to consider:
Spending more time gaming than you planned
Feeling restless when not gaming
Using games to cope with stress or difficult emotions
Avoiding conversations about gaming time
Gaming affecting sleep, work, or relationships
Continuing to game despite feeling it might be too much
Remember
If any of these feel familiar, that's okay. Recognizing patterns is the first step toward creating healthier habits. You're not alone, and support is available.
Wellness Tools
Simple tools to help you stay mindful about your gaming time
Time Awareness
Keep track of your gaming time to stay mindful of how you spend your day.
Gentle Reminders
Set friendly reminders to help you maintain the gaming schedule that feels right for you.
Mindful Breaks
Gentle prompts to stretch, hydrate, and give your eyes a rest during longer sessions.
🇨🇦 Canadian Wellness Resources
Caring support is available across Canada. These organizations provide confidential help and guidance for digital wellness.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Mental health support and wellness resources
📞 1-833-456-4566
🌐 www.cmha.ca
Kids Help Phone
24/7 support for young people across Canada
📞 1-800-668-6868
🌐 www.kidshelpphone.ca
Wellness Together Canada
Free mental health and wellness support
📞 1-866-585-0445
🌐 www.wellnesstogether.ca
Centre for Digital Wellness
Healthy technology and gaming habits
📞 Online resources available
🌐 www.digitalwellness.org
Need Someone to Talk To?
If you're feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to listen, support is always available:
🇨🇦 Talk Suicide Canada
1-833-456-4566
Available 24/7 in English and French
Supporting Someone You Care About
If someone you love seems to be struggling with their gaming habits, your caring support can make a real difference. Here are some gentle ways to help:
Listen with an open heart and share your concerns with kindness
Gently suggest exploring wellness resources together
Invite them to join you in other activities they used to enjoy
Take care of your own wellbeing too
Remember:
Change happens at each person's own pace. You can offer love and support, and professional counselors are available to guide both individuals and families toward healthier patterns.
Ready to Explore Wellness?
Taking the first step toward healthier habits is something to be proud of. Caring support is available whenever you're ready.
Talk to Someone
1-833-456-4566
24/7 Mental Health Support
Online Resources
Wellness guides available
Find Local Support
Wellness centers near you