Am I addicted to bullet chess?

Alright, let's get real for a minute.

Confessions aren't exactly my favorite thing, but hey, sometimes you gotta spill the beans.

Lately, I've been wrestling with something that's been holding me back: good ol' procrastination. And you know what my go-to escape is? Bullet chess. Yep, instead of tackling my to-do list like a responsible adult, I've been diving headfirst into bullet after bullet, thinking I'm some kind of tactical genius.

But truth be told, it's time for a change.

Dopamine detox

Playing chess is fine, playing too much is a trap.

When I play too much, I feel all the dopamine exploding in my brain after winning, only to feel drained right after losing too many games.

That level of dopamine is not healthy, it just kills my focus.

So, I've decided to make a commitment: I'll stop using chess to avoid reality and responsibilities.

Enough is enough. I'm putting my foot down and saying goodbye to bullet chess—for now, at least. That's right,

I'm throwing down the gauntlet and challenging myself to a little something I like to call the Bullet Detox Challenge: 30 days of no bullet chess.

What can I do instead?

• Play rapid games 
• With that new time, I can study my games
• Solve puzzles
• Prepare cool material for my coaching clients
• Make more of these posts.

I will embrace deliberate practice and enjoy chess again.

So, here's the deal: I'm inviting you to join me on this wild ride. Whether you're battling procrastination, addicted to bullet chess (or blitz), or just looking for a change, let's do this together. 

Feel free to share in the comments your experience of playing too much bullet or blitz; you won't be judged; the idea is to encourage people to make a positive change in their lives.

Best,

Coach Diego