RESPONSIBLE PLAY
Safe gaming environment
Gamification is undoubtedly an effective tool for learning new skills. It can also motivate your employees and increase their efficiency. However, it’s worth remembering that there are no perfect tools, and gamification also has its drawbacks.
The main disadvantage is, in fact, its main advantage – the use of mini-games to achieve goals. The fact is that the connection between dopamine and action is so strong that some users face serious problems because of mini-games. At some point, the desire to win a new award or congratulations on a victory begins to crowd out other, really important things at a particular moment in time. It is at this point that it is worth remembering why the principle of responsible gaming is so important.
The principle of responsible gaming is a fundamental principle that allows you to avoid becoming addicted to mini-games and other entertainment that gives you a quick dopamine rush.
The main tool to combat potential addiction is time management. If you clearly limit the time employees can spend playing mini-games, you will almost 100% prevent them from becoming addicted.
You shouldn’t force your employees to master absolutely every skill. In order to achieve the best results, you need to focus on the strengths of each team member and motivate them to develop in their areas of expertise. This will not only avoid excessive workload and improve team morale, but will also avoid the emergence of dependency.
The last aspect that definitely deserves attention from both entrepreneurs and specialists is morale. If at some point gamification starts to spoil your mood, it is better to stop and continue later. The fact is that negative emotions will not only reduce the effectiveness of learning, but can also lead to obsessive thoughts of “completing one more task” over time.
These strategies can help you avoid gambling addiction. However, if you or your loved ones already feel that the situation is getting out of hand, it is better to seek professional help.
