When it comes to the process of hiring someone for a position, gamers are some of the most qualified candidates there are, in terms of problem solving skills and accomplishing hurdles. One thing that gamers do not realize is that they possess these skills, thus leaving them in the dust in comparison to other candidates. There are a multitude of reasons for this, but in order to achieve these goals, it relies on the gamer to go through the process of self-growth.
Although gaming itself is not a problem, there are many
problems that come with playing games. Coming to realization of those problems,
understanding what you can do to self-improve and to become the best version of
you is the way you can become the most qualified for any position. One of the biggest
drawbacks to gaming is one that parents are always concerned about with their
kids. Many times, gaming can cause addiction – making it hard for the gamer to
get out and do anything else, they get too absorbed in the game too easily.
This concept is not foreign to anyone on the internet.
MayoClinic, Ted Talks, blogs, there are tons of mediums that explain gaming
addiction and the cause of it. First, gaming addiction is mainly caused by the
dopamine rush people get from playing games. Games are extremely fun, and when you
achieve something rare or something crazy, your brain generates a lot of
dopamine. This process can get people hooked very easily. Without balancing the
intake of games or other forms of technology a day, a lot of wasted time is
created, from doing non-productive activities. I am no stranger to this, I have caught myself
having issues leaving my computer after sitting down. I have gotten better,
started prioritizing other beneficial activities, and created a healthy balance
for myself. Gaming addiction is a hard habit to break but with a lot of self-control
and diversifying your daily activities, you can get closer to achieving more
self-growth.
After breaking a habit of addiction (if that was the case)
the next step is to find what skills you are lacking. Harvard Psychiatrist, Alok
Kanojia, who focuses on gaming addiction and issues arising from playing too
many video games has stated that many people who play games are “over-leveled”
in some areas and severely “under-leveled” in other areas. In terms of a video
game, if someone is over-leveled, they are much stronger than they should be at
that stage in the game. They have more strength, intelligence, agility, etc.
than other people at their stage. But with the over-leveled traits come ones
that aren’t utilized very much, making them severely under-leveled, or below
the standard. Dr. Kanojia has pointed out that gamers really suffer from this, where
they might have a lot of expertise in problem-solving, math, and critical
thinking, to name a few. But severely lack experience in communication,
feelings, and self-worth.
In order to ensure the next generation of gamers become more
well-rounded individuals, we need to ensure that they are not only getting more
of a balance in their daily lives and that they also start to learn what skills
need to be improved. Addiction is something that can be beat by implementing small
rules and better usage. Although this is a lesson for future parents, video
games should not be treated as a babysitter, they should be a form of enjoyment,
similar to the television.
In regard to self-growth, many gamers are, as Dr. Kanojia said,
over-leveled in some respects and under-leveled in others. In order to solve the
problem of not being able to fully function the individual needs to reflect on
the things holding them back. As a baseline, gamers should focus on communication.
A common trope of gamers is that they are shy, awkward people. A majority of
gamers probably fit this generalization as well. The best way to overcome this,
is to put yourself out there. Join clubs, find people of like interest, and try
to socialize with people and make small talk. Small talk is something that our
society uses way too frequently, and generally people will form opinions on you
depending on how well you communicate with them in a short span on time. Not
only this, but making good impressions typically means communicating efficiently
within a short span of time. Communication is definitely one of the shortcomings
of most gamers and there is no one shoe fits all scenario. There is not a
simple answer to solve this epidemic, there is no one way to resolve it. This is
why seeing a therapist, mentoring, and coaching are great ways to grow from
your shortcomings.
Aside from just communication, there are a fair share of
other shortcomings that people have to overcome. A lot of society struggle with
mental health since the start of the pandemic. This is because people are
cooped up in their house all day and can’t go about their daily routine. If we
put this into perspective with gaming addiction, it’s not hard to see why gamers
might struggle with this. If getting out of the house and seeing the world
becomes a chore then loneliness, anxiety, depression, or other symptoms might
arise. As I’ve said a few times, to help fix these issues there’s no simple
answer. But I do think that our society has slowly evolved into one that
respects therapists more than previous generations. Taking this into account, we
shouldn’t be ashamed to talk to someone about our problems. And if we do so, we
will slowly start to see what faults we have and will be given a route to help
succeed.
Gamers have a lot of hidden talents, many of their traits
that might be appealing to an employer are “over-leveled” but others may be
lacking. To fix some of these issues, it might be hard to make a blanket statement,
but reaching out to others and communicating is one step in the right direction
towards the self growth we need. I do not believe that gamers are the only ones
who need therapy to help refine their weak points into a more refined trait,
but I think that the “over-leveled” stats that they have trained will make them
more willing candidates for hiring after they cover their weaknesses.
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