Topic: Stop gambling if you don’t have free time to do it - page 13. (Read 1877 times)

It is rather obvious that we a person does several thing parallel, then he isnt focused and wont get the best result in the end. Lack of focus during gambling = increased chances of either losing or making a wrong bet. Same applies to gambling in a rush, when a person has "few minutes and plans to quickly play a game or two". It easily breaks what was planned, because if a person looses during this quick play, he will probably try to play back; spend more time and fail at something that was planned before (for example will be late).

  However it's good that OP realizes the mistakes that he was making and learn to to stop it ASAP.
   Those op class mates might not know the wrong they were doing until when they might be addicted to their acts.
   It's bad that they were gambling while on school band during lectures time, honestly speaking, when you are addicted to gamble you might not know what you are doing until you realize your mistakes, maybe by then it would have been too late for you.

Honestly I believe that we are not going to end up with free time if we think of it like this. You need to create yourself a free time to gamble, or read, or watch a movie, you need to create your own free time. You think I can't pack my whole life with stuff? I can do that in an instant and nobody could stop me from doing that.

However, we don't and we do not consider that to be the most important part because we believe that we should just do what we want and face the consequences later on. I think that should be the most important part, if I am gambling at some certain point then I am doing that and it should not be all that important at all, I will end up just gambling and say that it was my free time later on.

You are punishing yourself, to be honest, you don't get enough sleep which is going to affect your health state and you gamble at the time that you should be resting, which shows that you can't enjoy the games in any way, apart from losing money, why are you even gambling then?

You can't be gambling and not having fun and still keep losing money, if anyone is in same position as you its better they quit gambling, it's not just for them.

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I don't know the type of job you do, but I know few people that don't have time when they get home for anything else, so they gamble will at work, I think this is even better if there are few free times at work even if its juts for am hour, its way better since it won't keep you from sleeping.

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Here is another advice, you should start looking for a way to create time for yourself, the way you explain this makes me feel like you won't have time for anything in your life, including your spouse, this smells trouble, especially when you are a man, getting home and going straight to bed only to wake up the next day and go to work? Thats not good.

Right! It's great that OP is aware of the potential pitfalls even with games instead of gambling. Setting limits and gradually reducing screen time is a proactive approach. Acknowledging your efforts towards positive change is important like celebrate those small victories. Being kind to yourself in this process is essential so focus on progress rather than dwelling on setbacks

Actually I am also a victim of "24 hours a day is not enough". I dont know what to do with it. This expresses not only in gambling and lack of free time. Half of a day I spend away from home - work, time to get there and back, lunch. Second half if spending time with kids. I've got something around one or three hours that I can spend on my self. Sometimes I find it hard to decide how to spend it; video games, gambling, reading, gym, watching movie or tv show. Even if I would work from home and save time on the road, I would still work a lot. I understand that work consumes a lot of time, but I am sure, that even if or when I got rich, I will still work to keep myself busy. Quite a dilemma. I dont want and want to work at the same time. And cant stop working.

It's good that you realized that as early as possible, or else you too will have a hard time in the end. Instead of taking the time you have left to make up for the tiredness of the few hours you spent at work, you are still stealing games and gambling. That's called imbalance, and you're going to end up with severe addiction.

But anyway, at least from what I've seen, it looks like you got ahead of yourself in this matter, and it's only right that you just do your gambling every weekend, and it's a good decision you've made this op.

Gambling doesn't take much of our time, how come yours is keeping you up every night? As if its a late-night movie or show? What am I missing here?

The biggest time I spent on a casino was an hour and this was when I was still new to gambling, I was a bit reckless then and I stopped, now it takes less than an hour unless I have a lot of money I feel like risking on gambling that day.

I use less money and it's not the type that can keep my gambling session going in the long run.

The only solution you should consider is spending less time when gambling, you don't have time? I get it, then consider sports bet, you only have to place a bet and check your result later. Place a bet on a match or two and go to bed, check the result later.

You exactly know your priority, right? If you can't do things multiple times, then don't add more, especially staying up late at night just to play gambling—not just gambling but other things. The thing is, gambling is such an activity that could drain you not just mentally but physically due to the grave effects of gambling, such as bad effects like anxiety or any side effects to your brain. Based on what OP is doing, he is sacrificing his sleep time just to play gambling because he can't control himself, and because he is too addicted, it takes a toll on him.

If you know how to prioritise things, then you will know that you should not sacrifice your health over the influence of gambling. because it will not only affect your funds but also your health if you do not keep checking yourself, so better stay away from gambling if you are about to go to sleep.

Your experience is simply telling us that you are addicted. You spend too much time every day and it makes you lose of focus on your work in the next day, that's a bad sign already. Actually gambling after work is fine but you should not spend too long time which make you lose your resting time after work. I would even prefer to say that gambling should not be scheduled, it is better to gamble when we have both free time and money as well as enough energy. Good thing that you realized your mistake and you have changed your habit. Experience is always a lesson for ourselves as well as for others if we share it.

I can relate to your story. I do the same thing before, especially when I'm new and got addicted to gambling. Since I work from afternoon to evening, I mostly have my free time at night. Sometimes it's hard for me to sleep because there are times that I lost, which affects my emotions and get frustrated for not winning. Then by morning, need to wake up since I need to go to work - go to work without enough rest. Because of this, there are times that I fall asleep while working and affects my productivity. Then one day, I realized that I need to change my habit since it affects me at work. I set boundaries and limits with my gambling habit, I gamble when it doesn't interfere with my daily activities or essential commitments. Always prioritize responsibilities especially your health and well being.

it seems almost the same as a thread here about gambling while working but the only difference is, this post of yours is about gambling before your work starts. Well, if you know that you have something important that you need to take care of and prepare for your work, you shouldn't have used your little time to gamble, because gambling is tricky, when you say you will only gamble with a little time, you will realize that you have been playing it for a long time so It's good that you noticed it early OP, It is difficult because if it continues, it can affect you and your work if you influence gambling. We will always think that nothing is permanent today, everything can be lost if we don't value it and we always take it for granted.

Yep, self-realization is very important here, so that we know where our limits really are, which leads to making wiser decisions. In my case, I finally realized that I had made the wrong choice and since then I have never done the same thing again. Don't just gamble when you have free time, but make sure your gambling that time won't destroy any conditions.

BTW, when was the last time you made a mistake in your gambling activities?

For wise gamblers, in my opinion, they can manage everything well, can balance their time, budget and attitude towards the gambling they do. As you said, choosing the right or comfortable time is a wise way to gamble. In my opinion, gambling must be done at the right time, such as in our free time, because gambling must be played and enjoyed well, don't let gambling mess up our emotions, because gambling done with emotions is certainly not something that is wrong. Good.
I agree with you that thinking clearly can increase the enjoyment of gambling, with clear thinking I also think gambling will run well, with many cases of problematic gambling perhaps it is because they do it with confused thinking, such as being too ambitious in pursuing victory, so it actually traps them themselves. we must do gambling properly as true entertainment as you say, not as a source of stress and problems.

It would really take sheer will and determination to change your path outside of gambling.
For me, it is fine to bet once in a while, especially if you are betting on your favorite sports, and you
practically know everyone on the team or the league itself.
But if you think, your gambling activities are already hindering your important tasks such as your main job,
better re-assess your situation and prioritize the tasks that you believe have good impact in your life in general.

well, that will be a valuable experience for you and I'm sure everyone here has at least done the same thing, even if they only did it once.
until now, I still do this, but the difference is that I bet on sports more often so it doesn't involve a lot of time every night.
but before that I often played casino games like slots which I always played every night and I neglected my rest time and in the end I experienced 2 losses, namely money lost in gambling and also losing enthusiasm for work because lack of rest can interfere with concentration when working.
after doing this a little often, my wife always reminded me and tried to educate myself and improve my gambling activities to provide a schedule for gambling like you do, but the only difference was that I would only play casino games on wednesdays and holidays.
on holidays I have a lot of time to gamble and on wednesdays I have a half day job and after that I have a lot of time to rest and enjoy casino games.

with stories like this we can remind each other that if we limit ourselves or set a schedule for gambling, it is very important not to interfere with other activities and on the one hand, with limits like this we can be safer from addiction or the feeling of wanting to chase losses after regretting losing money every night, when you continue to gamble.

Good advice. Time management is something i have struggled with. Some of it was because of ahdh, some because i didn't have my priorities in order. I have realized that time is money, so i try to minimize my time making money, so i can have more time than i use it making for it (if that makes sense).

If you are gambling for fun, using your free time for it can be fun. As when it's for fun it won't take as much time and quitting is rather easy. But if you are trying to make a living from it. You can't really decide beforehand how much time you'll be using, and stress of it can ruin more then your sleeping patterns.

But it's about priorizing, as you need to figure out what you value most in life, if you want to make money, don't trust gambling to make it. Have reasonable plan, and don't wager that money you got from that away.

For me, it wasn't money. It was closest people to me and i rather have less money, if i can use my free time with them, and things i actually enjoy. One of them might be gambling, but i also love spending time outdoors, art galleries, learning and being creative, playing games, watching series, writing stuff in the internet and argue and talk with people in there as that clears my thoughts too.

So, while i have free time, i still have to manage it, and some people wouldn't probably include gambling in it, for me it's just a small fragment of things i am using my free time for. It's not even in top todo list anymore, but it's still something i am faschinated about. But if i had to reduce sleeping to add more gambling, i wouldn't as sleeping would win every time.

Choosing the most convenient and enjoyable time to engage in the activity is a wise act of gamblers. Indeed, the experience of gambling can vary greatly depending on factors such as timing, mood, and personal circumstances. Gambling serves as a form of entertainment and relaxation that provides an opportunity to unwind and enjoy some leisure time. Selecting a time when they feel most comfortable and relaxed can fully immerse themselves in the experience and savor every moment of it.

Taking the time to gamble when you feel mentally prepared and able to think clearly can enhance the enjoyment of the activity. Being able to make rational decisions and fully engage with the game can contribute to a more positive and fulfilling gambling experience. Some may prefer to gamble quickly or impulsively, and others may derive greater satisfaction from taking their time and savoring the experience. The choice of when and how to gamble is a personal one, and what matters most is that individuals approach the activity with mindfulness and moderation, ensuring that it remains a source of enjoyment rather than a source of stress or hardship.

Indeed gambling is something that can cause some issues and also it can be a big time sink, even to those that manage their finances well.

For example you can play blackjack strategies for hours on end, even if you play with 0.5$ bets at a time. Maybe even in the worst case scenario your losses won't be ruinous. But the thing is also that wasting your time trying to develop a strategy or observe gambling results over time can have an impact in your life as well in other ways that can have severe effects like in relationships, personal life, jobs etc. If this starts affecting your life then you might end up deeper in the hole getting actually addicted in a way that can ruin your finances too.

I agreed on all the points because in all the professions or work if there is profit then in those professions people try their best to involve themselves in the work. Gambling is an uncertain possibility where one indulges in gambling for entertainment or one indulges in gambling due to excessive addiction. But if a gambler can keep himself busy with other activities, it becomes easier for him to abstain from gambling. In my case it's different because I usually use my allotted 20 minutes for gambling even if I am included in hundreds of tasks. Because I am so addicted to gambling sportsbetting that I never miss the 20 minutes given to me even if I am very busy. But I don't involve myself in gambling every day but at least three days a week I spend such time in gambling.