Advice for Healthy Game Playing Habits - Part 2

In part 1 of this post we looked at some habits of healthy happy game playing, I hope you’re all following some of the tips. We know how fun it is to play games on Slingo and wouldn’t want you to develop any bad habits that would ruin your game.

Tips for healthy game play part 2 include:

• Give your eyes a rest. Take a 10-second break every 10 minutes to look elsewhere. Hold your eyes closed for a few seconds, and blink often to keep your eyes lubricated. Keeping the room well lit helps with eye fatigue, but make sure to angle the lighting so it does not cast a glare on your screen.
• If you start to feel a strain on your body or your eyes, take this hint to adjust how you’re sitting at your computer. Even more, this should be a clue that it is time to take a break from the game. Whenever you get up from the computer, it is important to take the time to stretch the muscles in your back, arms and legs. Stand up tall and take several deep breathes while rotating your arms, shoulders and neck, before going back to play.
• Be cognizant of how much time is being spent on playing computer games. Setting a timer is an easy and effective way to keep track of this for yourself and your family. If you believe you or someone in your family is spending too much time online, find out why, and work to create a healthy change.

By following these guidelines, you and your family can play games online in a healthy, responsible way.