Reason why I have been a gamer for the past 35+ years and not suffer from burnout, is because it's not my primary outlet... I use it as a reward or escape after a long day or after a pretty bad job.
It's not where I invest most of my time.
For example, responded to a car accident yesterday, which didn't have a positive outcome... After I got home, showered, ate, I fired up a game of Alpha Centauri which kept me invested for 4 hours to help me unwind.
I find when people use gaming as a "crutch" to fill in free time, you aren't using it constructively and you do eventually burn out, especially if you are unemployed or only work a few hours a week.
Ironically, I probably spend more time on these forums than gaming, most weeks.
However, keep in mind... This is what works for me. - You need to find what works for you, we are all different, like different things, have different social, professional and societal pressures and more.
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