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I'm addicted to videogames! Help me hit the "off" button

 

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I’m a computer game/videogame/TV junkie. Every time I go on the computer, I become a zombie. I shut out my parents and friends, and they get really angry when they have to pull me off the computer screen to talk. I want to save up for an Xbox Kinect, but I know my parents will find me glued to the screen 24/7. I really want to get over this bad habit.

 

Dear Game Zombie,

Since you know you’re too glued to the tube, forget your Xbox. It’s easier to resist purchasing it than to resist turning it on each day. When friends are over, keep the computer and TV off—at least for the first hour or two. Do homework or bake pumpkin muffins or take a walk or play a board game. You can hardly blame a friend for being offended if you ask her over and then shut her out. Can you tell yourself you won’t turn on TV or the computer until a particular hour? Can you reward yourself for trying to break what is indeed a bad habit? When your hand goes for the “on” button, can you turn around and do something else instead—at least sometimes? Answer: Yes, you can! (P.S. You’re not alone. Lots of girls—and adults—spend too much time staring at screens.)
 
 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 10/12/2012 3:52:00 PM

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I used to be addicted to video games too. I got out of the habit by quitting. I was on a social gaming website and it got out of hand. All I did was quit. Now I look back and see how dumb it was to even spend my time on that game. Smile

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by YouCanCallMeCat on 10/12/2012 5:13:32 PM

 
 

My old best friend used to be the same way, except with her phone. She was always on it and it was annoying because she would ask to come over, then ignore me. Bu if she was hanging out with her other friends, she would always tell me "Got to go". I saw her phone in her pocket and Facebook would be open.It was like I wasn't good enough or something and it hurt. So girls, when you're hanging out with your friends stop texting. (Same rule applies if and when you're driving.)

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by scamp24 on 10/12/2012 5:03:21 PM

 
 

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Well, I like dogs but my mom is allergic, so I decided to be a dog walker. (I have a little experience walking an old neighbor's dog before I moved)How do I get the word out that I am a dog walker? I tried putting it in our community newsletter and handing out business cards in the park, but nothing has happened yet. Thanks!

 

 Hey girl, wow you already sound super business savvy! Handing out cards and getting it in the community newsletter was a great idea! Make sure your fam spreads the news as well. All that's left to do is wait. You're doing great. I hope you get a client soon!

Lauren I.

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by genieinabottle on 10/12/2012 4:32:56 PM

 
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