Do you want to become a better gamer? If so, then this is the guide for you. Here you will find out what steps you can take to elevate your experience and beat the pros.
 

Break up your Day

The first thing you need to do is take regular breaks. You may think that playing non-stop is the best way for you to become a better gamer, but this isn’t true at all. If you’re gaming for around six hours a day, then you need regular breaks so you can allow your brain to unpack the information it has learnt and to also give yourself a chance to recharge. Burnout is a huge risk, especially when it comes to big multiplayer games.  If you are playing competitively, then you’ll want to be in the best shape possible so you can beat your competition. One of the best ways you can do this would be for you to hit pause from time to time so you can stop yourself from becoming fatigued.

Mentor Someone Else

If you can, you need to teach someone else how to game. If you’re teaching someone else, then this is the best way for you to recall information with ease. The protégé effect is very real, and it sees those who tutor their peers as being better at gaming themselves. Sometimes having a fresh pair of eyes can help to highlight weaknesses in your strategies, so this can be very beneficial. Sometimes it’s very easy to forget about the core aspects of a game, so playing with others is a great way for you to stay sharp and to rehearse the knowledge that you have already.
 

Open the Window

The great thing about opening the window is that nature is the best way for you to restore your attentional ability. Even if you cannot get outside to walk around, having a well-ventilated room can help you get a natural boost. Vitamin D is one of the main nutrients that your body gets when it’s outside, so if you don’t get this, then you may find it difficult to sleep at night. Your gaming performance can also be impacted, as you won’t be able to concentrate as much. Put your PC near the window and make sure that you are always giving yourself that natural boost where possible.
 

Analyze your Play

In-game highlight reels are now available on a range of consoles and PCs. It’s helpful for you to analyze your performance where possible. Go back and watch how you did and how you could have done better. The great thing about doing this is that it will help you to improve your performance. You may see things you didn’t see in the heat of the moment, and this is great, to say the least. If you classify yourself as being a pro gamer, then one thing you can do is stream your games on Twitch. The great thing about doing this is that you can then get other people’s opinions on how you played and this is a fantastic way for you to improve your performance.
 

Play with Randoms

Sometimes, knowing when to give an order, or knowing when to relay a position is important. It’s vital for your team too. Sometimes it helps to bring in different players or even for you to play in a different position. The great thing about doing this is that it forces you to adapt and it also forces you to modify how you communicate too. If you are playing with a bunch of people who you know have a shorthand way of communicating, then a lot can go unsaid here.

It’s easy to improve your communication when you simply move out of your comfort zone so make sure that you keep this in mind. Some players are more pushy than others, and some tend to shut down when they hear harsh criticism. If you can make yourself open to playing with these kinds of players, it gives you a chance to become a better leader, which in turn will help you to become a better gamer.
 

Optimize your Gaming Space

Sitting upright, rather than lying on your back, will make you a much more focused gamer. If you sit upright, then this will give you more confidence and it will also help you to see yourself as being more engaged. Good body posture also gives you the chance to game for longer periods, which is great, to say the least. Even if you play games like poker, posture is important, so keep that in mind.
 

Stay Hydrated

Believe it or not, keeping your hydration levels up could mean the difference between you coming out on top and falling behind. There is strong evidence to show that being just a little bit dehydrated can reduce your concentration, cognitive performance and motor skills. All of these are fairly big issues if you are a gamer. If you don’t get this, then it is going to impact your sleep at night, which will impact your cognitive abilities even more. Even if you play games on a professional level, you have to remember that if you don’t hydrate well, then you won’t perform as well. A lot of gamers drink energy drinks and although this can help, you shouldn't rely on it as your source of hydration.

Energy drinks don’t keep you topped up from a hydration standpoint and if anything, they can worsen your performance if you drink too many. If you want to do something about this, then make sure that you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Have a flask of water next to your gaming system if you can, so you can stay topped up. If you don’t, then you may find that you end up forgetting to drink. The best thing about having a flask is that even if you spill it, you can rest assured knowing that your system won’t get damaged, as they tend to be leak-proof.