Feeling like you need a reset button?
We have six calming video games (and iPhone accessible apps) to help you recalibrate.
Real life, unfortunately, doesnt come with a reset button.
When you start to believe anything could happen and theres nothing you could do about it.
Thats why video games, in moderation, can really give you an enjoyable sense of control and structure.
you might stay, leave, or blow it up and start again.
Chicago-based psychotherapist
You have total control.
Nobody there can fire you or furlough you even though you did everything the way you were supposed to.
[Games like]Animal Crossing andStardew Valleyare also calming because theyre more slow-paced.
The Sims
Im more of aSims 2person myself, but theSims 4is the most current iteration.
The world is your oyster.
Might be a little high pressure for some, but guess what?
Stardew Valley
Im puttingStardew Valleybefore Animal Crossing (well get there) because its my personal favorite.
Along the way you make friends with 16-bit townspeople, raise 16-bit chickens, and plant 16-bit turnips.
Not getting lulled to sleep with the beyond peaceful soundtrack.
Chicago-based psychotherapist
Plus, it allows you to socialize with your friends without that whole pesky theres-a-virus-out-there aspect.
Get your own island, go wild!
Might be time to start training again.
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