Family First

Streaming can be really Taxing on a person, Always trying to keep up with what games are "hot", Communicating with friends, responding to messeges, Doing the whole social media thing to get yourself out there, spending your extra time streaming. It can all get a bit overwhelming.

One thing that I have been guilty of is spending too much time staring at screens. Am I going to change my habits? nah probably not cuz I am enjoying what I am doing. But one thing I do like to do is plan for days off. I usually like to have weekends as family time.

Days off are amazing, they help get my head back on straight and rest up. Don't be afraid to take time off. If your gonna be cranky on stream because you would rather be elsewhere than go elsewhere. I believe its more beneficial to your stream to just take a day off and smile then it is to turn it on and be cranky and no fun becuase you obligated yourself to be there.

As many of us say #familyfirst. Who is your biggest fan(s)? Is it your Mom/Dad/Brother/Sister/Dog/Cat/Best friend/Etc? Make sure you let them know you appreciate it and you appreciate them. Spend time with them, the stream will be there tomorrow. Watch them smile and be happy that you took a moment to disconnect.

Trust me its a challenge, Think that big scary boss is the hardest thing in your way? Try putting your phone down when a family wants to talk about boring stuff. That is a challenge...Hey want to talk (whatever bores you the most) while actually listening. But Twitter is calling? but whos streaming right now? Did I just get an email? I'm sure a cat just did something amazing somewhere...ahhhhh help.

Point of all this, is being a Dad I have to constantly remind myself to not get too pulled in, I have two little buddies that look up to me. This weekend I spent it with my Family, I didn't scan my phone non stop, I didnt bring a steaming setup with me(this time) and it was amazing to be able to unplug and watch the kids smile and play, amazing to stare at my wife, amazing to talk to my sister and bro. Hell it was amazing to sit on a bench and watch the world walk by.

Streaming is a lot of fun, meeting new people, hanging with friend, playing video games, creating new content. Just don't forget about what matters the most. The people around you, support you, believe in you, love your face.

Take a day off every now and then, its worth it. (Just don't be gone too long then we will miss you :p)