There's a lot of differing opinions here, but there's something that's important to note: Playing video games feels like progress. It gives you all the satisfa

There's a lot of differing opinions here, but there's something that's important to note: Playing video games feels like progress. It gives you all the satisfaction of a job well done, without actually providing any benefit whatsoever. Finishing a tv or anime series can have this affect as well. It can be difficult to break free of that and direct energies towards actual productivity.