Episode 36 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by <a href="https://gamequitters.com/">Game Quitters</a> - The #1 Habit to Start When You Quit Gaming.In this episode I cover:<ul>
<li>Why I hated journaling in the past</li>
<li>How I've implemented it into my routine so that it has become effortless</li>
<li>The benefits of journaling</li>
<li>The best way to get started</li>
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<li><a href="https://gamequitters.com/respawn">How to Quit Gaming</a></li>
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037 - Why Are Some Games More Addictive than Others?

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