Just What I Needed with Monica Adalsteinsson

#8: Press Start to Focus: How Video Games Can Boost Productivity


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Ever feel like your to-do list is personally attacking you? Or that your brain is running a marathon of overthinking? Same. But what if video games—yes, video games—were the secret weapon to help you regulate, refocus, and reset? In this episode, we dive into the surprising science behind how short, intentional gaming breaks can boost productivity and mental clarity. From calming open-world adventures to brain-boosting puzzle games, we’ll explore how to use gaming as a tool (not a distraction) to make your workday smoother. Ready to play? Let’s press start. 🎮

Our current favorite games:

  • It Takes Two
  • Animal Crossing New Horizon
  • A Short Hike
  • Alba
  • Disney Dream Valley
  • Unpacking
...more
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Just What I Needed with Monica AdalsteinssonBy Monica Adalsteinsson