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The Gameful Mindset
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The book is not about playing video games, instead it focuses on adopting the gameful mindset which can help us approach obstacles and stress in a positive manner, and then utilize these strategies in real life situations.
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The book explores the gameful mindset which is the approach most of us naturally adopt when we play games, and it can make us better able to learn from mistakes, determined in the face of obstacles and better able to solve problems.
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Gameful Mindset
Summary
The book explores the gameful mindset which is the approach most of us naturally adopt when we play games, and it can make us better able to learn from mistakes, determined in the face of obstacles and better able to solve problems.
ChapterThe Gameful Mindset
Episode#93: Jane McGonigal on Getting More Done with Less Stress and The Health Benefits of Gaming
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Referring to yourself in the third person with a focus on your strengths is a brain hack that can reduce anxiety and depression, according to research.
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Personal Growth
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Referring to yourself in the third person with a focus on your strengths is a brain hack that can reduce anxiety and depression, according to research. It works because it is similar to using avatars in video games where the focus is on optimizing strengths.