Feeling super unmotivated to play today. But I have to because I'm chasing a leader board . Currently sitting in 3rd place can't afford to not play.

arguing with my wife motivates me when I don't want to play

Played a league where it was weekends and about 4 month session. Towards the end, it became a struggle to stay motivated and even play. Lot of events would show up and have turn them down.

Main motivation was the results. Trying to always stay in the top ten and then take top three spot. Only reason at the end where didn't "phone in" a game.

Hi, usually when I don’t want to play, in general, I’m more specific, I get bored with playing, but I immediately understand that, for example, I wasted time, and time is money. And so I'm going to play, because I don't want to just waste the time I put in.

I think the only thing that motivates me to play when I don’t want is like your case, only if I’m playing to reach top position on a leaderboard or if I’m already involved in league games. Also if it’s going to have a very good value freeroll, because I know that when I play with real money when I don’t want, I always lose.

When I'm not in the mood, I look for the elixir in the game at the table.

It’s tough when your trying to put in volume and the motivation isn’t there. I haven’t really found a way because when I’m too tired and force myself to play I’m more susceptible to tilt and making poor decisions. If you want to be profitable you have to play when motivated and energized. I understand you are chasing the leaderboard so you feel obligated.

Something that does motivate me to play is watching YouTube poker videos for instruction or just hands with my favorite players.

Almost nothing can motivate me in bad mood. Maybe only winning some flip coin, and doubling my stack.

Well in my personal case ... I set goals that I can achieve in the short, medium and long term ... so in this way I try to always have my motivation at the top ... and a tip never play poker if not they have motivation ....

Chance to KO all haters (in cc games) perhaps

Originally Posted by freeisfun

Feeling super unmotivated to play today. But I have to because I'm chasing a leader board . Currently sitting in 3rd place can't afford to not play.

When not in the mood to play higher stakes nothing motivates me to play them,
Freerolls I am always inclined to play as no big downswings in them that can crush your motivation in bigger buy in games though.

Good morning.When I´m playing a poker league like the Poker School Leagues we had some years ago on StarsAlso,if there is a good freeroll to play like CC ones

I realized that when I'm not in the mood it's best not to play at all. I forced myself to do it, but my mind just wasn't into it and ended up playing really badly. Since then I've decided that I need some time to focus before I start playing and depending on how I'm feeling I decide whether I should go ahead or not.

Nothing. I wasn't in the mood for the last 5 years or more and I just didn't play. Recently came back and have been enjoying it again.

I'm not sure I need motivation, as much as distraction when I'm in that mood. I'll hop in 1-2 cheap side trnies. I find my patience is gone when I'm not in the mood, and I have "fk it" calls way too often. lol If i play a trny or 2 on the side, it seems to help me.

go far in a tournament

My opinion is that the answer to this question will usually be subjective and therefore what might work for one might not work for another..

Personally, I have some core goals/ambitions/dreams that motivate me pretty well almost always I guess..

Also, hindsight is wonderful of course but, it's wise not to overreach with what we commit to playing and make sure we're leaving ourselves enough downtime to decompress.

Gotta do what you gotta do at the end o' the day and in the situation where you're obliged and not 100%- give it your best and that's all that can be asked of you.

Regards,

You should watch this video. Damn Elliot is such a m********er, I got motivation after 10 seconds listening his passionated voice

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it is difficult to answer because I never feel unmotivated to play, sometimes I may be tired or have to do something else, but on the day that I am unmotivated it means that I no longer have the same passion for poker as before.

Music and poker streams - best motivation

I learned to play without mood, if you are a winner and if you survive of this you hqave to know that dometimes you play anyway.

I don't play then... better wait till you're ready.

Nothing. I don't play if I'm not in the mood.

In fact, I make sure I've got every personal task that's bugging me off my mind/completed before I play.

I've found that not being in the mood is a guaranteed way to tilt.

I understand that some cash game players may not have this luxury as they have to play to make money. For me it's a hobby so there is no point forcing it.

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If there is no mood or you are just nervous then I think you should miss those occasions and not play. Only in money will one notice that there was no income in those days.

I am motivated to improve, to fulfill hundreds of thousands of hands in order to correct all the mistakes I have, the future motivates me

Originally Posted by freeisfun

Feeling super unmotivated to play today. But I have to because I'm chasing a leader board . Currently sitting in 3rd place can't afford to not play.

You're always gonna be unmotivated to play at some point. Unless you have something else more important to do I would say, just play and stick it out.

Hello friend, try to relax, if you have problems and are stressed, it is best not to play, simply even if you do not want to, it will affect your game

I have never had this problem of not being in the mood to play poker. I am always looking for a game.

Since I only play for fun, I don't have such a problem.

Nothing should motivate you when you are not in the "mood" because you will end up destroying your bankroll or playing badly.
If you are not in the mood just find something else to do, to make it simple would you stick around a 9_5 job if you do not like your job ? for me the answer was and will always be "No" than why would I stick around playing poker if I am not fishing patently and loving it.

when I'm not in the mood I always leave to play another time

Originally Posted by freeisfun

Feeling super unmotivated to play today. But I have to because I'm chasing a leader board . Currently sitting in 3rd place can't afford to not play.

Honestly, friend, I can't play poker in a bad mood. I would not concentrate well on the game and it would be a waste of time and money in this situation, my mind would not concentrate well in many game situations, I already had the experience and it was a disaster.

Well if you're being goal orientated then it seems finishing on top of that leaderboard would be my motivation!

I think that sometimes what motivates me when I'm not in the mood is precisely that, not being in the mood, we have to learn to play under all possible conditions, what if you are in a 5-day tournament and the third day you're not in the mood, would you stop playing? Of course not, so I think that what has to motivate you is that it does not matter under what circumstances you play, play, and play your best and with respect, because being in a bad mood does not give you the right to ruin the game of the the rest. Regards.

naturally encourages the desire to get cash, but usually if it does not concern racing or other buns - this is the spirit of competition

i just don't play.

why would you engage in an activity if you're not in the mood to do?

well if i am not motivated i usualy just focus on something i hate doing and then i realize how much i love poker

As for me, if you are in a bad mood, then you just don't need to sit down at the table and play poker.

Only tickets in tournaments

Play some free tournaments

Have a very hot session with SO will make me motivated again. ��

Nothing, I take a break - doing something else, after few days I'm in again... (IN the mood hahah)

Probably the pleasure derived from the game itself.

Watch past tournaments and professionals duke it out but....that being said you should never force yourself. You'll tilt faster then a drunk bailey dancer. I understand your situation though. Good Luck!

In the bad mood - nothing. I don't do nothing in the bad mood, in general.
But when I'm a bit "moody" - trying to shake it off, dancing or something and then I wanna play again))))

SO what do you do when your not in the mood for sex. Answer that and you know the answer to your question!

Originally Posted by Dailon Arroyo Blandon

Well in my personal case ... I set goals that I can achieve in the short, medium and long term ... so in this way I try to always have my motivation at the top ... and a tip never play poker if not they have motivation ....

This resonates with me. You need to set goals, both small and large, if you're trying to build discipline. I'm practicing strict bankroll management, and it's so hard not to use more than 2% of my bankroll on a tournament entry.

But I know I need to do that or I'll get destroyed by variance over time. Happy grinding.

It is hard to play when you are in a bad mood or you are tired. But there are cases when, for example, you have a ticket to a good tournament, which expires. Then you need to gather strength, be patient and try to take your share of the prize money.

Only participation in any race or competition can make me play when I'm out of shape! Because otherwise it will be a disaster for my bankroll! Unfortunately I can't find a way to play well when I'm out of shape!

Of course, most players are motivated by the possible winning of money. But personally, I never play if I am not in a good mood.