There is an inertia to even open the game

I found it helps to drag yourself into a physical game

I'll put on my VR helmet, and be like:

"I am too tired to spend another day in a post apocalyptic hellscape, I am full of burrito"

And then the edges of my vision will fill in with color, and I'll dig my boots into the gray ashes, listen to the howl of the wind, gaze out at the two huge planets hanging over the horizon, and observe the whispers of a civilization built upon successive graveyards, gliding my fingers over carvings, wondering about the lives of the ancients.

Brain: I'm sorry what the fuck was the question? Holy shit.

Edit: The game is Kenshi. Into the Radius (VR) is another experience.

And decide what game to play.

In all earnestness, is this really an impediment for you? I understand not wanting to get out a console (which is why I keep them all hooked up), but for me it’s way too easy to just trow on a show/youtube or play a favorite game.