Cassie’s Cup of Cocoa Chats💃🏼 .1. Gaming
Cassie’s Cup of Cocoa Chats💃🏼
Games & Mental Wellness!
You know that feeling when you sit down to play your favorite game - whether it’s an intense match, a chill farming sim, or a good old puzzle challenge - and suddenly hours just 🪰 fly by?✈️ And you are not even online! 😆 It turns out that might actually be doing your brain some good! Wow! We knew, right? But now it's official too!
Playing games isn’t just about having fun (though that’s a big part of it). Games can actually help keep your mind sharp and your mood balanced. When you play, you’re often problem-solving, strategizing, reacting quickly, and even learning new things - all of which help keep your brain active and engaged.
Plus, games can be an awesome way to relieve stress. Immersing yourself in a virtual world for a while gives your mind a break from everyday worries. Whether you’re building something, competing, or exploring, that little escape can reset your mood and boost your focus when you get back to real life.
And let’s not forget the social side - multiplayer games can help you stay connected with friends (or make new ones) from all over the world. OK so these are online but meh 🤷🏼 we can’t get away from it, they are FUN! And I don’t mean fun with a capital F, I mean fun in all caps! That sense of connection and teamwork is huge for mental well-being.
So yeah, next time someone says you’re “just playing games,” remind them you’re actually working out your brain and taking care of your mental health. 😉
🕹️ Keep playing, keep thinking, and keep having fun - your mind will thank you for it!
But don’t forget, homework, exam revision and chores!
What games do you play?
What type are they, do you build, break, smash or float?
If you could create a game what would it be like? Which character would you be?
If you do play, do you agree or disagree with my chat above?
@CocoaCassie
I do agree, playing is great for the imagination and destressing.
I don't play online, have never done it 😁
I love playing with Lego though 💜💕
@Amanda84I do too! Lego is brilliant, until you tread on a piece lol.
Why haven't you ventured into the online world of gaming, or xbox, play stations etc
@CocoaCassie
I genuinely have no interest in them, I'm a face to face, talk your face off kind of a person 😁
@Amanda84Me too, but you are so busy and active on here I am amazed you find time to be offline.
I have often thought how are you so fast replying to everything lol, so well done.
@CocoaCassie
Thank you, I often wonder myself, my schedule is mayhem so I never know when I can come online, so when I do come online, I try to make that time count 🥰
@Amanda84 I bought a Lego kit once🙁 it did not make legs for me... It's just blatant false advertising🙁🙁
@Tinywhisper11
The cheek of them 😂
@Amanda84 😂😂😂 I know right😂😂
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@CocoaCassie
I typically play Candy Crush 😆
I love to have a good family game night. Phase 10, uno, Yahtzee!! We are so competitive but it’s so much fun!!!!
@peachThinker662 What about Trivial Pursuit?
I don’t know the answers to the questions 😂
@peachThinker662 🤣
I have two favorite games for two different reasons.
#1 - Cyberpunk 2077.
For the story and Night City. The game features Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba as voice actors. One gets a chip stuck in their brain containing Keanu's ghost. If the wrong doctor tries to remove it you will die, so the game is a quest to find someone to help you.
I finished the story but I still like to visit the detailed virtual city.
#2 - Back 4 Blood.
Four players co-operate to fight zombies to get to the 'Safe Room'. I like that my team has to work together to defeat the zombies. If I fall, a teammate will pick me up. If I see a player about to be ambushed by a zombie... I got their back. I like to play as 'Mom the Medic'. I carry extra first aid and I can heal teammates extra quick. I also like making friends online. A lot of people are new to the game and I help to lead the way.
@Positron2 that sound really fun, I love the idea of you leading and helping others and being a medic too. I will look out for it.
@CocoaCassie I don't really play games😕 a man here at the care home taught me how to play snakes and ladders 😁 I was good at that😁 and sometimes I do fun question tests with my carers to find out what Disney princess you are😁 there are ones for everything like what monster tourist like, what present you should but for xmas, etc. They are fun 😁💖
But if your up to it I'd love to play musical chairs with everyone😁😁
@Tinywhisper11 that sounds fun, what would that look like?
@CocoaCassie @Amanda84 ok you guys ready to play musical chairs...... Get ready.... Go!!
I win! I win! Yaaaaay😁♿😁
@Tinywhisper11
Why do I get the feeling you would run me over to win 😂
@Amanda84 👀👀 me!?! But I'm so sweet and innocent😇😇😂😂😂
@Tinywhisper11
And I'm Judge Judy 😂
@Amanda84 wait!?!? You can't be inspector Gadget and judge Judy😮😮😮
@Tinywhisper11
Depends on the day 😂
@Amanda84 😂😂😂💖💖
@Tinywhisper11
Ha, and you with the ultimate seat 😁💜
@CocoaCassie Forgive my rambling!
I agree (and not just because I like games 😉). I miss the days when I played games regularly. I think I was happier back then!
@BusyBirdLooking back we can often remember things as being easier and making us happier. What can be important is remembering the feelings and taking those with us so that we can grow and learn and build strong bases so that we can move on.