Dr. Lore
@DrLoreTCG
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When is it beneficial to take a break from hobbies? When it causes stress, becomes escapism vs. enrichment, feels obligatory, & competes with more urgent needs. It’s not about abandoning the hobby just stepping back to preserve your mental well-being & return when you're ready.
2 key ways to cultivate and maintain a healthy TCG community: Foster Inclusivity and Respect •Zero tolerance for toxicity •Encourage and celebrate newcomers Support Regular, Varied Play Events •Host a mix of formats/ skill levels •Be consistent (aka show up)
Three strategies to help with Burnout: Rest & Recovery: Prioritize sleep, take breaks, & time off to reset. Set Boundaries: Say no to extra responsibilities & prioritize yourself. Reconnect with Purpose: Reflect on what matters most in life, & realign with your core values.
When feelings disappointment & frustration, allow yourself to feel your feelings without judgment. Take a few deep breaths, journal your thoughts, or sit with the feeling for a few minutes. Then get connected with your support system, get physically active, & engage in self care.
Intense emotions, like a anger, can significantly impair performance in a trading card game (TCG). Intense emotions can cloud your judgment, lead to poor decision-making, and lead to mental fatigue. New YouTube video out discussion this topic in more detail!
TCG’s can help prevent burnout and mental distress. Regular engagement in fulfilling activities, such as TCG‘s, can help reduce or prevent emotional exhaustion. Frequent engagement in pleasure activities has a link with a lower rate of mental health difficulties.
TCG’s offer an opportunity to increase motivation & confidence. Boosting motivation & confidence can have a positive impact on emotional functioning. TCG’s provide an opportunity for us to learn, improving after losses, & help develop our social cognitive & emotional skills.
TCG’s are often social activities. Social engagement is a cornerstone for supporting mental well-being. TCG’s provides opportunities to create meaningful relationship individually or within a team/testing group. TCG’s also can help develop and practice conflict resolution skills.
Engaging in hobbies during high-stress times is important because hobbies provide psychological, emotional, & physical benefits. Hobbies can assist with stress relief, mental restoration, emotional regulation, improve sense of control, social connection, & movement of our body!
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Good mental health supports emotional regulation. Losing a match, drawing bad hands, or facing difficult opponents can be frustrating. It is important to manage intensity of emotion which could negatively impact gameplay. Also, emotional regulation skills can help Reduce burnout.
Good mental health supports strategic thinking & decision-making. TCGs require critical thinking, planning ahead, and adaptation. Also, focus and concentration for complex game states. Memory for card effects, rules, and combos. In addition, problem-solving under time pressure.
The 7 reasons why good mental health is important for Trading Card Game (TCG) players: 1. Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making 2. Emotional Regulation 3. Social Interaction 4. Motivation & Confidence 5. Performance 6.Enjoyment 7. Longevity
New Episode of Eye of the Storm is out now!! This week we chat with @DrLoreTCG about mental health and competitive TCGs! youtu.be/u7IxkaLhcME?si…
The newest Eye of the Storm podcast is up on YouTube! Join @r_m_bx and I as we discuss the previous weekends events as well as delve into the kind of a TCG player with @DrLoreTCG! Link is down below!
