How to control mental attitude?

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Hi Guys im new user,and a begginer in poker,would like to know the opinion of players as you control your mental attitude in games?as the psychological state during the game one of the most important in this wonderful game!
 
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Well, I don't play when I am not in the mood to play. You need to play for fun not for money and then you will make profit. If you chase cards trying to make money, you will lose. That is by my experience
 
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Bagdalac4ever thanks for the reply I will consider your opinion
 
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You must readjust your game for each stage of the tournament. Mainly keep the focus always and do not let shake in case of bad bet.
 
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Thats my bigger problem in my game, but Im learning to control my mind more and more through meditation, theres a lot of musics on youtube that help me with this and Im loving.
 
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You must readjust your game for each stage of the tournament. Mainly keep the focus always and do not let shake in case of bad bet.

In the beginning I'm doing really well,and after a while start to lose my head and can't control their actions,thx for answer
 
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Thats my bigger problem in my game, but Im learning to control my mind more and more through meditation, theres a lot of musics on youtube that help me with this and Im loving.

Yes it's my problem too,Sometimes I play well,but then there is the unthinkable actions,I hope with experience it will come thanks for your answer!
 
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it depends what type of game you are playing i guess most tough is tournaments, so mtt you should just make real use 5 minute break at maximum need to walk or exercise and just need to walk and change your mind to another field and it will make some refresh your mental stress, i guess, and sometimes need just dont give alot of attention to the game until you get to the ITM, when ITM you should focus more than ever...
 
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Something I was told when i was a kid (which was 60 years ago) don't play with scared money. I took it to mean, if you can't afford to lose the money, then don't play. Basically to me it means play at the stakes that are comfortable for me.
 
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I try to control myself by playing poker, listening to different styles of music for different styles of the game.
 
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The best way to control tilting or winning euphoria is simply to sit out. Period.

After that, there are secondary things to do like taking exercise. Exercise are good because its completely different from sitting at a table.

But first and foremost thing, of course, is to stop playing at least for a while. "I'll straighten up" is a good sounding promise that tends not to be kept. Stepping out works always.
 
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thanks for the replies guys, you helped me a lot and your tips are much use
 
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Control comes with practice. You eventually come to a point where you realize you win some and you lose some. No point in getting mad about it.
 
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During the game, I release the mind from extraneous thoughts and focus on the game. There is a tilt, but I learned to fight it.
 
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This is my main problem too. I always feel the pressure when I hold a premium hand like AA or KK or AKs etc. and I always hate it when things go against me when I go all-in. Sometimes I even make the wrong choices when I hold a good hand and forget my opponent might have a better one. It happens to the best of us...
 
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Something I was told when i was a kid (which was 60 years ago) don't play with scared money. I took it to mean, if you can't afford to lose the money, then don't play. Basically to me it means play at the stakes that are comfortable for me.

This is the most important point for sure, never play with something you can't afford to lose. Eases up your mind as well.

And besides that it helps to view a bad streak as variance in stead of bad luck, it's just part of the game which makes it easier to accept imo.

Gl bro :D
 
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poker is a game without emotion.they have to stay outside of the game.you have to calculate every action.do not fall into a rage if you lose the hand.you need to calm down and continue playing.if a person is angry he's making bad decisions
 
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I read your posts and everyone has different challenges in the game some of the same problems as me,still need experience and I hope all of these things and the perception will come with experience
 
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Hi Guys im new user,and a begginer in poker,would like to know the opinion of players as you control your mental attitude in games?as the psychological state during the game one of the most important in this wonderful game!
Leave at home or set aside your personal problem while playing poker.
 
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I find the best time to play is first thing in the morning or after the gym. Whatever you do, don't drink and play :)
 
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I will try to do so) thx
 
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Welcome to the poker world. Greet up your high-level game. Begin with freeroll tournaments and find out the game before you start playing real money this is my advice
 
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thank you i develop to your tips)
 
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Philosophical, theological, the psychology allows for the understanding of emotion, to determine what, how this certain emotion is being witnessed in the moment for my play as well as the other player(s).

To apply logic, methodology to emotion that is out of human existence to control then the acceptance of emotion needed to play then can be managed. Thus, using philosophical debate against my opposite view point or other side of the coin is needed to determine the psychology of each situation.

Thus, just like a hand history a human can measure each situation from prior situations in which emotion is the biggest multiplier in this moment that will effect of why this moment a fragment of the truth, of the absolute, when this random decision just became hard or reacting to negative emotion from a bad beat as an example.

Philosophy, allows getting closer to the truth, a fragment of the absolute, the outcome of a random hand. A person needs to understand emotion, as not to control or put barriers that are forced upon my game in error of understanding. Then management of any situation is handled before the situation because of past moments repeating in future situations as an example.

This goes in concert with hand reading, table dynamic switches, individual dynamics that covers how others play their hands vs. emotion, good and bad to then measure against previous sessions or moments within a session.

A mental evaluation of moments of the abstract, before, during, and after narrating the moment to then better manage my game, emotions to then allow my brain to then play with flow, play cluster of hands, and then apply the psychology to others.

It is up to them to understand why, for my game it is better to apply psychology in this manner than to measure my opponent in the moment under pressure, or emotion that will result in an emotional decision.



Then reapply the psychology on my opponents when they have made emotional or a dynamic switch from emotion or from positive emotion when on their game, understanding this allows for my game to see dynamic switches or decisions based on emotion both positive and negative.

When my thought process is in its proper place then having fun will take care of itself because having fun or smiling at the unknown is a positive approach or the other side of the coin the mental side of not having order will then allow for bad decisions knowing this once in the game to know how to adjust or pick another time to play.
 
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I can't recommend enough this book "The Mental Game of Poker", by Jared Tendler.

It's pretty damn good. It contains lessons for both poker game and real life as well. From building your confidence, dealing with unknowns, dealing with tilt and anger. Useful skills for both poker and life.
 
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