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"It might seem counterintuitive, but video games can actually boost mindfulness in children. It depends on the video game and how it is being played, of course, but there is potential for greater mindfulness through three mechanisms:

  1. Video games train our brains to stay focused and regulate our attention, just like meditation does.
  2. Visual training through video games has effects that are similar to meditating, allowing us to tune out visual distractions and focus on the important things.
  3. Video games teach us how to regulate our emotions; since getting too angry or frustrated sets us up for failure, we must learn how to deal with these emotions to succeed in our video games (Trunk, 2015).

Video games may not be the best way to teach mindfulness, but don’t cross it off your list of possibilities!"


*Shared from www.positivepsychology.com.


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