How is it that time seems to last forever when you’re a kid but races by as we get older? Controlling time is a common theme from sci-fi to fantasy. So many of us want to know how to slow down time. But while we can’t stop the clock, we can change our perception of time. Here are 7 science-backed tips on how to make time go slower and help you spend more time enjoying your life.

Ever had one of those days that just dragged on and felt like forever. Wouldn’t it be great to be like Dr. Strange and manipulate time? We could speed up all those boring days. But while we can’t change time itself, we can change our perception of how fast it’s moving. Without any magic needed, here are 8 tips on how to make time go faster at work or at school, and rush through all boredom.

There are many positive health effects of video games. Playing video games is fun and makes us feel happy. But it’s more than mashing buttons that bring us joy. What does science say about our gaming and happiness? And can we use these elements in other aspects of our lives to bring us greater happiness overall?

There are many benefits to playing tabletop games. But does it make a difference if it’s analog vs digital gaming? There are unique benefits and disadvantages to each. How can we make our gaming experiences the best possible, whether it’s together around the table or tabletop gaming online? Here are 12 tips to make the most of your next tabletop experience.

There are many benefits to playing games. When we put down the controller or pack up our dice, the values we learned in playing games stay with us. From video games to tabletop roleplaying games, playing games teaches us about life. Here are the ten most important life lessons that I learned from gaming.

Many games let players personalize their character’s development through a game skill tree. Different combinations allow for a great variety in gameplay and player engagement. What are different player types on RPG skill trees? What about real-life skill trees? How to manage our goals through levels of experience and how we can create our own skill tree for real life?

Over a third of gamers have experienced anxiety and stress-related issues. Stress happens to most of us but there are times that it is too much and we feel overwhelmed. Here are 12 techniques to center ourselves for when stress and anxiety have sent our minds spinning.

“Life is a game.” Gamification is a powerful tool to motivate us by making tasks more fun and enjoyable. Companies have used it for over 100 years to encourage us to buy their products and schools have found great success gamifying education. But what is the science behind gamification and how does it work?

Most tabletop role players would tell you of the camaraderie and self-confidence they gain through playing games like D&D.  But researchers have taken notice as well.  Beyond the entertainment value, TTRPGs are a healthy habit to form, granting many benefits for improved mental health and encouraging our personal development.

I’ve fallen in love with bigger RPG projects, and I think you should to. They’re very rewarding and much easier to achieve than you might think.

In a world where the line between our work and personal lives is blurred, it's hard to find moments of calm amongst the chaos. But finding downtime is essential for mental health and a productive mind.

Our day-to-day can feel like a never-ending list of chores where it’s a struggle to be motivated and productive. But tying those boring tasks to a role-playing game can make it a lot more enjoyable. Here are 10 of the best RPG gamification apps for adding some adventure to your tasks.

“Dare to be different”. It’s a nice quote but what is the actual dare to be different meaning? It's hard to accept our true selves instead of being what is expected of us. We avoid it to stay “safe.” But playing Dungeons and Dragons taught me about being self-confident and accepting yourself. The true commonality is celebrating we’re all different and being happy when we dare to be ourselves.