This is a constant struggle of mine. I hate seeing myself as "the guy who plays video games on his free time", but I just can't think of anything else. This is usually during the weekends. I start playing an online game, and even before the game ends I just want it to end and unninstall because I feel bad about it. Repeat this for two or three times a day. It's a toxic mindset that I can't get rid of and it's killing me.

I used to be very into personal development, but ever since I got my first, real 9-5 job in the industry, I just feel mentally exausted to follow planners, journal or writing and I end up mindlessly playing video games...

There's nothing wrong with gaming, but from your other post I gather you spend a lot of time with computers(like everyone else here), so try to find something that's low tech and involves other people. Gaming is like drugs, it's fine if you occasionally partake, but no-one likes an addict.

Yep, you are correct. I do spend a lot of time around computers. Right now is partially because I'm working on my thesis, and sometimes it's depressing the amount of time I spend in front the screen.