The Psychology of Happiness and its effect on my play

pirateglenn · May 8, 2018

Hi Cardschat followers,

I had an extremely good day in a new job today, finishing early, i then went to play poker at a local casino afterwards in a 75 man - top 3 paid - £750 guarantee.

My play was measured, i was calm and faced 4 really tight calls throughout the tourney scooping 1st Prize for £400. The weird thing was, i felt as happy throughout the day as i did winning.

Wining hand heads up was 88 v 66 all in..i rivered an 8 too

DougPkrMonsta · May 8, 2018

Congrats - well done!

Being happy, confident, and calm at the table (no matter what happens) should definitely be your default.

Keep up the good work!

Bricxjo · May 9, 2018

Hello Glenn,

It sounds to me like you need to find a good mood trigger ritual before you play poker and then you will be in the money. I would like to hear how it works out.

Good luck to you,
Brian

infonazar · May 10, 2018

I think in this case, you should only play when you feel happy. In this way, you can minimize your chances of losing. Personally, I always play only when I have a good mood. Good luck.

Empress · May 10, 2018

infonazar said:
I think in this case, you should only play when you feel happy. In this way, you can minimize your chances of losing. Personally, I always play only when I have a good mood. Good luck.

Oh yes! I definitely agree there about playing only when you're in a good mood. Good to neutral mood, I guess.

spottedflyer · May 10, 2018

I guess when youre happy you attract more happiness and by happiness i mean good cards

and a nice tip to have in mind about not playing in a bad mood

bbennie1 · May 10, 2018

Congratulations on your new job and your winnings. Perhaps I'm a little bit pessimistic about karma. However every professional poker player speaks on playing in a good and a bad mood. In Doyle Brunson's Super System he writes to never play when you're upset and that a man's true feelings come out in poker. It sounds logical, but I think everybody has made the mistake while other times destroying opponents who were in a bad mood.

pirateglenn · May 10, 2018

Thank you to everyone who replied to this post..without doubt its a key element of success i feel..however it would be good to hear from anyone who has won when feeling down...

bkniefel · May 10, 2018

That's great to hear bud!

Having a job that you love is always important for everyone. I can certainly see how it helps your decision making and focus while at the felt.

I find it nice to play after work as well. Not only is your bankroll supported but you feel like you are accomplishing your goals without worry too much about your bankroll which allows you to play with confidence.

guccipix · May 10, 2018

Being in a great mood will not help you get better hands, but it will certainly put you in a frame of mind that will allow you to play good when you do have the right hands. You will probably make smarter value bets and better bluffs. I think it's a great help.

VivicvrMga · May 10, 2018

It seems to me that the secret of success in your case and happiness, if you are happy everything favors you and you have success in everything you accomplish.
Add to your life an exercise of happiness, when you are tense or nervous do something that makes you really happy that everything will improve
Good luck and great games

2NaCl · May 11, 2018

I know exactly how you feel, you should consider reading "The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking" by Oliver Burkeman. It's not directly related to poker but it will teach you how to have the correct mindset in order to perform in your games by understanding the actual reasons you're happy.

MrGrace · May 12, 2018

You might have a point on if your in a good mood your more likely to win. I believe if your not having the best day you will force hands and make bad moves due to not relaxing but seems like more hands hit if your playing and have a good mindset.???

Bricxjo · May 13, 2018

Hello again Glenn,

I heard an interesting quote the other day that made me think of this post: Success does not make happiness, happiness makes success. I don't know the origin, but it seems apropos.

Good luck to you,
Brian

vov4ik · May 13, 2018

I congratulate you on the victory, yes it's great when you play calmly and feel happy when you win, good luck at work and if you play casino games then good luck with the game, the main thing is not paying attention to aggressive players and playing as you can and get your wins!

ChrisDavidson · May 13, 2018

Super! I know that I can play poker and win only in excellent condition! I can not play well in a depressed mood. I think so in every person

pirateglenn · May 13, 2018

Bricxjo said:
Hello again Glenn,

I heard an interesting quote the other day that made me think of this post: Success does not make happiness, happiness makes success. I don't know the origin, but it seems apropos.

Good luck to you,
Brian

Hi Brian,

i am researching that quote now as i type, further evidence to my performance was also evident in a freeroll i participated in last night - 4th place for $28.25 on stars scratch and match freeroll.
I was feeling relaxed, refreshed and free from distraction with some cool tunes on low in the background..i think i have found my ultimate recipe

Tonight sees a big grind for me so i will multi table up to 4 tables probably $1 45 man sit and gos or maybe 90 man.

We go on!

Regards

pirateglenn

gocho2009 · May 13, 2018

the state of mind influences your game ... if you are happy you will play in a calm way and making good decisions ... if you are upset you will not play 100%

Paya_31 · May 14, 2018

Congratulations friend, and this is how it should always play with tranquility, happiness and enjoying the game. regards

felipeanicio · May 14, 2018

Good to neutral mood, I guess.

Bricxjo · May 15, 2018

pirateglenn said:
Hi Brian,

i am researching that quote now as i type, further evidence to my performance was also evident in a freeroll i participated in last night - 4th place for $28.25 on stars scratch and match freeroll.
I was feeling relaxed, refreshed and free from distraction with some cool tunes on low in the background..i think i have found my ultimate recipe
Tonight sees a big grind for me so i will multi table up to 4 tables probably $1 45 man sit and gos or maybe 90 man.

We go on!

Regards

pirateglenn

Hi Glenn,

That is very good to hear. I hope it works in the long run. My wife had a rough weekend of a string of really bad beats from people that were playing horribly but having miraculous luck. She didn't take it very well. I think she needs some of your mojo.

Good luck to you,
Brian

makisaa · May 15, 2018

Psycology is a very important factor generally in our life and in our health. From how we feel is effected everything from our psycology till our body! So when psycology is good we are flying!!

The Psychology of Happiness and its effect on my play

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