Where Can I Find Motivation and Confidence?

Steve1821

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Hi all it may sound a bit silly this but I just wondered if anyone can help me as I am a winning micro-stakes winning online tournament player but I suffer from depression and lately I seem to have no confidence or motivation to play! I just fear I will get bad beats or out played ect but when I start playing I get into the zone and it's ok but it's just making that start to play in the beginning! So my question is what is the best thing to give you motivation to start a session without no fear! Thank you all and good luck at the tables
 
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If you link your emotional well being to poker results, YOU'RE GONNA HAVE A BAD TIME!

I would suggest running up a huge amount on play money. I ran up 70 Million dollars on party poker in play money when I first learned how to play. It gave me all kinds of confidence, in fact I still think thats pretty cool to this day! Its easy to win, with zero risk of financial ruin. It will also get you used to seeing similar scenarios happening so that as you encounter them more you will get nervous less.
 
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You need to think not about how you lose, but try to enjoy the game, even if you lose! For starters, think about the game as a hobby!
 
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I agree,,your putting to much importance on the game. Putting undue pressure on yourself is self-defeating,,,try and have fun with it,,it`s only a game after all :deal:
 
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Think of your self as a poker Machine.. Everything you do is correct and they have to get lucky to beat you! You are just complicating your decision making by doubting and being afraid to lose.. If you want to win you have to be willing to die.
 
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Actually agree with the play money suggestion. Practice good bankroll management. Make the game about the game. Then there is nothing to fear when you make a few mistakes or lose a few buy-ins learning or riding out variance.
 
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Fear should not be,the excitement of course.And the motivation from everyone.If I sit down to play and I think we need to win,I lost.Play free and all.
 
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It is sometimes difficult to see progress, especially in poker, where in the short run monetary results mean little.
Problems of self-confidence are found in all professions, and even more so in those where the competitive aspect is involved, where you need to be better than others, and not just perform your own.
We all have our goals and desires in poker
 
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Hi Steve1821 and welcome to Cardschat. This is the truth. Every morning I get started listing the MTTs I want to play during the day, but there is something that keeps me from playing early. And after I play one or two I have listed, I unregister for the rest. Mine is kind of like yours, so when you feel like that, just get away from it for a few hours, and then when you feel like playing again, go for it, but just one table, no matter if it's cash or a MTT. I do it and it works.
 
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Thanks guys for the advice I appreciate it.
 
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For me best of all is music, with it there is no any tilt, fear, etc. But as i said it is for me, maybe for you there is something like that.
 
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It only a game. Focusing on working out or other hobbies helps me. I only play certain games now and it makes the time more enjoyable.
 
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Friend, try to play listening to classical music, that solved for me and I hope it solves for you. hugs.
 
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you will find it if you study a lot and see videos of poker , if you do it you will be a great player and you´ll have the confidence you need
 
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I have my moments when I sit down at the table and I have the feeling that I can't play. Awesome your question just sit down and play fear is not so bad allows you to save money, you may not get money in some situations but I think more important less to lose more than win.
 
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You need to learn how to properly manage the bankroll, and analyze the game! The confidence comes with experience !!!!
 
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Where can you find motivation and confidence?

My friend is easy with your family, friends etc.
But if you are talking about Poker, well there is a nice answer too: Study, Practice, Play and in due time, you will get motivation and confidence! :deal:
 
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Your motivation should be:
- Higher scores/ placings
- Increase bankroll
- Higher buy-in tournaments

That is from the poker side of the look!

Your confidence, shall be build during time, with exceptional results, big wins, late finishes, poker knowledge earned. Btw, as more confident you are as much as benefits you will extract from your games, and more profitable you will become!

GL!
 
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I advise you to read the book of Harrington, after it will be possible to win at least a small tournament, hence the confidence that it is necessary to win confidence or win good prizes in a good tournament.
 
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Don't let life get you down, it's only temporary. Live life to the fullest!! If your poker game is slumping slow down a little and think about your moves. Too many people rush their game. I have seen many that shove pre-flop with A K, A Q, A J, ect. That's great if a card comes and they catch. But too often I see them cry because someone beat them with pocket 2s or even pocket 10s for they think their ace should be an automatic win. And if it's not your game bothering you( I used to let a lot of things bother me also) an old timer once told me not to let things bother me for I was the only one worried, no one else is being bothered by it. When I let these things go life was much happier!!!:D:D
 
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I think you should take a break, all players have black bars in the game
 
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Use good BRM so there is no 'stress' and you can play without fear....fear is your enemy.....have fun and crush...good luck..
 
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Motivation and confidence most likely need to look in yourself.
Everyone has different ways of doing things so there's no way to tell them something.
 
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As per me you can get your motivations from your problems that your facing nor problems that you solved. that's the reason everyone made stronger
 
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