Sometimes a game gets a bit grindy or repetitive and then I listen to an audiobook or use text to speech while I play.

But often I try to prioritize the experience I want.

Games are an active experience that often excites me, where as reading, listening, or watching something is more passive and calming.

Music and films can be more social than games, unless I'm playing multiplayer.

My other hobbies are often planned out way in advance normally with friends and neighbors.

I guess I just try decide what I want beforehand like I do with food.