In what way you believe cubing changed you for better and (if) worse?

[Wood]

So I have stumbled upon an article recently about benefits of Rubiks cubes so I was wondering in what way do you think cubing changed you?

I don't want to hear only the good things but the bad as well.

In my personal experience, I believe cubing lessened my anxiety and helped me be more happy and productive.

For an example, if I felt like stopping my work and browsing the internet I would cube instead and that would actually give me something specific to do and not search for a random thing on the internet to spend my time on.
The result of that was surprisingly more focus on my work because I would spend less time cubing than mindlessly browsing the net.

Besides that, I also noticed that my fingers are faster now after about a year of cubing and I can type faster on pc and my phone.

What about you?

 

[The Pocket Cuber]

Cubing has probably added more bad things to my life, but I enjoy it so........

Anyway here are pros and cons
Pros:
1. Made me feel happier, because I like it (isn't that obvious...)
2. I really like to work hard in improving when cubing, so overall improving my effort
3. And yes, it has made my fingers more 'aware' and 'fast' if you know what I mean
4. Made new friends
5. Set new challenges for me

Cons:
1. Made me more picky because I'm always determining a puzzle over the other when they have the same performance
2. Loose concentration on my schoolwork, pretty self-explanatory.
3. Loosing other friends I had, pretty self-explanatory as well.
4. Annoys other people, because of the noise I make.....
5. Loosing other hobbies I used to have

But for other people this may be different

 

[CubingRF]

So I have stumbled upon an article recently about benefits of Rubiks cubes so I was wondering in what way do you think cubing changed you?

I don't want to hear only the good things but the bad as well.

In my personal experience, I believe cubing lessened my anxiety and helped me be more happy and productive.

For an example, if I felt like stopping my work and browsing the internet I would cube instead and that would actually give me something specific to do and not search for a random thing on the internet to spend my time on.
The result of that was surprisingly more focus on my work because I would spend less time cubing than mindlessly browsing the net.

Besides that, I also noticed that my fingers are faster now after about a year of cubing and I can type faster on pc and my phone.

What about you?

For me, it's the opposite of that. See, my fingers were already fast before cubing, and after cubing my fingers got so fast that I sometimes mistyped

 

[Gomorrite]

3. Loosing other friends I had, pretty self-explanatory as well.

No, it is not self-explanatory. o_O

 

[The Pocket Cuber]

No, it is not self-explanatory. o_O

I guess I had multiple friends who left me because of cubing, because of the lack of time I spent with them and the more time spent with 'cubing friends', I just thought that was the same for everyone.

 

[shadowslice e]

I guess I had multiple friends who left me because of cubing, because of the lack of time I spent with them and the more time spent with 'cubing friends', I just thought that was the same for everyone.

>assuming cubers are the type of people who have friends

I guess for me cubing has helped me be more outgoing, I've made new friends and also helped me understand group theory better Iol.

The only real problem I can think of off the top of my head is probably that it means I didn't spend the time doing something "productive" like studying (though let's be real- I wouldn't have been studying anyway).

 

[Fábio De'Rose]

Well, for starters my memorization skills have improved and widened a lot, as well as overall digital dexterity. And the sheer amount of amazing people I've met, fun experiences and trips I've had...? Oh my. Priceless.

Also cubing helps me a lot dealing with depression and anxiety, which is nice.

It's been some very eventful almost 2 years, and I'm excited for the coming ones.

 

[Reed Merrill]

Like @Wood, cubing definitely helps me feel better when I'm anxious. It has also just become a really amazing hobby. I needed a hobby like this because I injured my ankle pretty severely and it effectively lead to me quiting the athletic things I used to do a lot of. It's also a lot cheaper than rock climbing and snowboarding, which is a huge plus.

 

[WombatWarrior17]

It gave me a hobby.
Helps me deal with my anxiety.
It improved my reflexes.
And it's helping make friends.

I can't really think of any negative things that have happened because of it, but some might come in the future.

 

[Reed Merrill]

Cubing has probably added more bad things to my life, but I enjoy it so........

Anyway here are pros and cons
Pros:
1. Made me feel happier, because I like it (isn't that obvious...)
2. I really like to work hard in improving when cubing, so overall improving my effort
3. And yes, it has made my fingers more 'aware' and 'fast' if you know what I mean
4. Made new friends
5. Set new challenges for me

Cons:
1. Made me more picky because I'm always determining a puzzle over the other when they have the same performance
2. Loose concentration on my schoolwork, pretty self-explanatory.
3. Loosing other friends I had, pretty self-explanatory as well.
4. Annoys other people, because of the noise I make.....
5. Loosing other hobbies I used to have

But for other people this may be different

Haha, yeah, cubing is a major distraction to school work for me too. I can't bring one school... I'd get nothing done

 

[Wood]

Wow thanks for so many replies

 

[asacuber]

for once i was not bad at something -_-

 

[Dr_Detonation]

It helps a lot with my hands. They need to be doing something constantly or its hard to focus. Having a cube helps.
But the bad? endless frustration and hours spent trying to get sub 10 single. Sigh.....

 

[Solvador Cubi]

The only changes I can think of are all positive!

Cubing has given me a new hobby
It's nice to make small periodic accomplishments in something
a great conversation starter (by having puzzles with me or talking to other cubers about learning new things)
it gave me a reason to make an android app

-= Solvador Cubi

 

[Reed Merrill]

it gave me a reason to make an android app

Which app is yours? That's awesome.

 

[MiaSponseller]

It’s actually made me make friends who aren’t cubers. I would bring my cube to school and it would be a good conversation starter.

 

[Solvador Cubi]

Which app is yours? That's awesome.

Hi Reed,

My app is... "Solvexio - The Great Puzzle Defuddler!"

It has animations that teach my beginner method "DSEF" as well as info sheets and slides so folks can also learn:
4LLL, Corners First, 2x2, 2x2x3, and Void Cube.
There's also a basic timer and other general info about the 3x3.

You can more find info about it here: http://solvexio.cf


-= Solvador Cubi