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Worried About The Economy? Play Video Games!

I think that this is one of the best pieces of advice that I have heard lately. We all know how the global economy is affecting businesses and even personal finance. And I bet that you just might be feeling the crunch of the times even more than usual.

Now, different people have different ways of dealing with problems. Some face problems head on and find solutions. Others act like ostriches and hide their heads in the sand. I tend to fall under the first category. Then again, what if the problem has no immediate solution? What if you have done all you can – you are doing all you can – to solve the problem and there is nothing for you to do with your spare time but wait?

THEN you do something to distract you. Enjoy your life. Do not mope and worry about what you have no control over! PLAY VIDEO GAMES!

This is exactly what many Americans are doing today. That is what CNET News is saying:

With the financial markets still reeling, Americans are looking for distraction. NPR.org says that movies have often filled the void left by rough economic times, but these days video games are taking the pain out of all of our money going down the drain.

And video games are a better investment than movies, lasting longer and providing more hours of entertainment. In fact, video games are probably a better investment than a house or stocks at this point.

I cannot argue with that. As long as you know that you have done what you can, go ahead, crank up the old PlayStation3, Wii, or Xbox360.