Gaming is one of those things that feels best when you’re totally in the zone, and when everything just clicks and you’re just locked into what you’re doing. But getting into that headspace can be trickier than it sounds, especially when the world around you keeps putting your attention in different directions.
Whether it’s a text pinging on your phone, someone knocking at the door, or just a wandering mind, distractions can really mess with how you play, and that’s why setting yourself up properly makes such a difference. With that in mind, here are some things to help you focus when you’re gaming – read on to find out more.
Create A Space That Works For You
You don’t need a full-on streaming setup to have a space that helps you focus – it could be as simple as a comfy chair, decent lighting, and a spot that’s relatively quiet, and that’s going to help. If you game on a console, maybe you can declutter the space around it so you’re not distracted by the mess, and if you’re on a PC, why not empty your desk so it’s just you and the computer?
In the end, your gaming space really doesn’t have to be perfect – that’s just going to take up too much time when you could be playing – but it does need to be functional, and that might mean that it needs to be clean and tidy too.
Let Music Help
Background music can actually help you stay focused as well, especially if it blocks out other noise and keeps your energy up. Some people go for game soundtracks, others prefer something different, perhaps even classical music – it’s your choice.
The thing to remember is that if your go-to music is on a different app than what you’re currently using, it’s worth getting things sorted out before you dive into a gaming session, and it’s pretty straightforward to transfer Spotify playlist to Apple Music, for example, and it saves you from having to keep stopping to sort things out when you just want to relax and play.
Keep It Simple
It’s always going to be your choice when it comes to what you need to do to stay focused when you’re gaming, but whatever it is you choose, the best thing to do is to keep things simple, otherwise you’re only going to end up more distracted than when you started.
So you can make sure you keep your snacks and drinks within reach (and you’ve got enough to see you through) so you don’t have to pause the game to go and get what you need, for example. And you should make it a habit to charge your controllers ahead of time as that can be a nightmare if the batteries run out mid-game. And while it’s tempting to multitask, especially if you’re able to browse social media or chat to others, sometimes it’s just best to stick to focusing on the game, and that’s going to make things feel a lot more fun.
