nostr:npub19604u3yacm452fsfhth8vhdqcxhthgdc9drrm43km5uxe9ytxjnq9xw6j3 The desktop is a good idea.
I've noticed a similar trend with the "hard to stop.” Sometimes I grant myself one “nighttime game," which is typically something simple like Spades or Backgammon. Eventually something that should be a less than 10 minute investment turns into an hour or more as I'm “chasing the win.” My dedication is not rewarded; I end up playing worse because I'm tired.
I like your idea of “practicing quitting in the middle.” My wife suggested this for TV shows/movies, too.
nostr:npub1yyr9lvs0syq4xa22kr2gxcfuw0auaky8w0df3ensjcear9gnqepqfla9up Arrggh, yes “chasing the win” in the evenings. I started with games only semi-recently, with the idea I could play while waiting on the kids, etc. Easier to put down than a book.
But it is not easier, even playing solitaire games. I am starting to not pick it up at all because I am afraid of getting sucked in.
nostr:npub19604u3yacm452fsfhth8vhdqcxhthgdc9drrm43km5uxe9ytxjnq9xw6j3 Agreed. I've been debating whether or not it actually brings me any pleasure. Some time ago, I started a bad habit of playing a "simple game" while watching TV. Based on current comments from Hollywood execs, this is not an uncommon combination. Of course, this means I do neither very well. I've been actively trying to stop this activity because it splits my attention -- something else that doesn't seem to be good to practice.