3 Supreme Brain Maintenance Games for the AI Era, Remaining After Decluttering Thousands of Apps

In our daily lives, constantly chased by the word "productivity," are you actually getting a chance to catch your breath?

This time, I'd like to change things up a bit and talk about "the luxury of intentionally wasting time." Those reading this are likely diligent learners who are always focused on input and output. That is precisely why I want to say this.

"To do good work, you need to know how to slack off well.".

In my case, "blank time" frequently occurs lately while waiting for generative AI output or agent processing. I used to feel anxious during these gaps, but now I use three smartphone games to dedicate this time to "switching my brain's mode."

These are the "three chosen apps" that I have kept on my smartphone for years, after having installed and uninstalled thousands of titles.

This isn't just about killing time.
This is the "recipe for success" for continuous output that I, a fan of mini-games, have arrived at,
for continuous output.

1. The Gym for Predictive Thinking: "Othellonia"

It's a well-known masterpiece, but I simply can't leave this one out.
A strategy game where many influencers, including HIKAKIN, reign as hardcore players.

Why Othellonia now?
It's because we are right in the middle of the 10th-anniversary event, and the management's commitment is incredible.
For those of you who are making a comeback after having played it in the past, now is the best time to return. This timing, where you can get powerful pieces for free, is truly a chance to ride the wave of inflation.

My "favorite" point: The White Tower
What I've been hooked on lately isn't the player-versus-player battles, but the solo content called the "White Tower." Since floors 46 to 50 were unlocked as part of this 10th-anniversary event, it took me a few days, but I started from around floor 30 and finally cleared floor 50 yesterday.

This is my "brain gym." I'm not a heavy spender, so I don't have about half of the "optimal pieces" recommended by strategy sites.

"How can I clear the stage with only the pieces I have?"

The time spent racking my brain within these constraints provides just the right stimulation for my brain while waiting for AI. The production where the background music changes as you climb to the 41st and 50th floors also fuels the sense of exhilaration that "I am fighting right now!"

*To challenge the top floor of the tower, you need to raise your rank in season matches (Diamond C or higher), but that process is also part of the fun.

Since player-versus-player battles take about 5 minutes per match, they are perfect for waiting times for AI outputs like video generation. I recommend this to people who use AI quite a bit in their private lives and find the waiting time boring.

2. A 5,000-Hour Sleep Investment: "Pokémon Sleep"

The magic that turns "health management" into "collecting." That is this app.
Just put your smartphone by your pillow and go to sleep.
Measure your sleep data and collect Pokémon sleeping faces based on the results.
It's just that, yet for some reason, it keeps going.

Astonishing data When I happened to look at my play record, the duration was over two years, and the
measured time exceeded "5,000 hours."

5,000 hours, you know? The thought (fear of opportunity loss) that "if I had used this time for sleep learning or listening to English..." crosses my mind for a moment, but that would be missing the point.

The true value of this app is that it makes me think, "For the sake of my favorite Pokémon, I'll go to sleep now." Thanks to the specification that you can't encounter rare sleeping faces if your sleep time is short, my sleep time has definitely increased, even if only slightly.

Turning even your own health management into entertainment.
This app might be essential equipment for creators who want to keep running for a long time.

3. Brain Defragmentation (Optimization): 'Raising Moon Rabbit'

Finally, we have what is known as an 'idle game'.
Don't underestimate it by thinking, 'Wait, an idle game?' This is the ultimate form of healing.

It's a hack-and-slash RPG where you strengthen the Moon Rabbit 'Lyn' to mow down enemies, featuring flashy effects that fill the screen and damage numbers that grow into astronomical figures...

What you find here is nothing but 'overwhelming exhilaration'.

When you've been thinking too much about complex things at work and your brain feels like it's overheating.
Just watch the rabbit dominate the screen without thinking about anything.
This is what you call 'brain-dead play'……no, it is
'digital meditation (mindfulness)'.

I've been playing for a few years now without realizing it, and you can get strong enough without spending money, and above all, the fact that you 'don't have to try hard' is the best part.
Just by taking a few minutes to trip into such a gentle world where you can get stronger just by watching ads, you'll strangely find the vitality to tackle your next task.

Summary: To slack off is to sharpen yourself.

• 'Othellonia' to sharpen your strategic brain

• 'Pokémon Sleep' to maintain your body

• 'Moon Rabbit' to empty your brain

These three apps that remained on my smartphone each support 'my own performance' from different angles.

For those who feel, 'I've been bad at taking breaks lately'.
Why not spend your time luxuriously once in a while and immerse yourself in the world of games?

It is by no means a waste of time, but rather an investment in tomorrow.
(Of course, be careful not to get too immersed!)

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