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LOOPY
Rock Star
Bronze Level
I try to isolate myself when playing online poker, I've mistakenly clicked the fold button too many times while distracted.
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ICU1234
Enthusiast
Silver Level
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Amdrius
Rock Star
Bronze Level
I read your message and decided to answer, since quite recently I had a similar situation when playing poker. Day after day playing poker, I began to notice that from a game that brings me pleasure, poker has become a daily routine. In order not to be bored, I began to be distracted by watching movies, reading websites. All this had a very serious effect on the quality of my game, I began to easily fall into tilt. Realizing this, I took a break for rest. During my vacation I didn't think about the game at all, until one day I realized that I missed poker. The first game brought a lot of pleasure, I was not distracted by anything, and even after losing a little money I was absolutely not upset. After analyzing everything, I developed a few rules for myself:
1) I need to have a good meal 2 hours before the session.
2) Go to the toilet before the start of the game.
3) Rest at least an hour before starting the game.
4) Assess my condition, can I play a full session?
5) Determine the threshold of lost money, after which I exit the game.
These simple rules have changed my game and my profit per game. I hope you find something useful from my experience.
gustavofuentes2
Visionary
Platinum Level
This is always the case for me. I get bored and start playing up to 4 tables at the same time. I lose on one table and get frustrated. It ends up affecting my other tables for a very bad result. My best days are when I focus only on 1 table. Thank you for the reminder.
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MistyBlueNL
Rising Star
Bronze Level
Distractions
I've been playing poker for many years, I started off really good, then I started playing with players in , all in rooms. Now I am trying to remember what I was like before that, and I remember I always repeated in my mind, " slow and steady wins the race ". No distractions just focus on patients. Wish me luck
I've been playing poker for many years, I started off really good, then I started playing with players in , all in rooms. Now I am trying to remember what I was like before that, and I remember I always repeated in my mind, " slow and steady wins the race ". No distractions just focus on patients. Wish me luck
Luvepoker
Lost in the twilight zone
Community Guide
I understand what you're saying. For me I have basically 2 things I do. Before I play i evaluate myself and life around me. Am i tired, distracted, or just in a bad mood or just not feeling it. I don't play. If things are hectic around my home, IE wife is distracting me of I need to help the kids with homework or do paperwork or if there is just a game, I might be interested in. I don't play. Heck, if is just feel tired or sick i don't play. Why? Its not worth it. 2nd thing I do is I meditate before playing. Clearing my mind is very beneficial.
Lena, you could be my twin with this post. Same here. Meditation is incredibly helpful. I wanted to say something in the chat the last week but was not sure I should. Stay safe and be careful out there. Knowing what happening around you all I can do is hope and play you and your family as safe. Here is to peace for you soon.
Lena M
Legend
Loyaler
franken222
Visionary
Bronze Level
That's a great question! I was looking at it in a different way than you.
I looked at it as when to play others, so I'll answer that aspect first.
For cash games, I've found that the absolute best time to play, is late on Friday, and Saturday nights. That's when all the party goers, etc. have been out getting drunk, (or whatever), come home, and want to hand out the rest of their money.
For tournament, I look for value, and that's usually on a Sunday.
For your specific question, I try to make sure that my daily chores are done, so that they're not on mine mind's to do list.
Also, I'll try to rid myself of distractions like tv, eating, or anything else that can create distractions.
It's easy to say, though, because if you get involved in a long tournament, and you're still a long way away from cashing, distractions can find it easy to work their way in.
I looked at it as when to play others, so I'll answer that aspect first.
For cash games, I've found that the absolute best time to play, is late on Friday, and Saturday nights. That's when all the party goers, etc. have been out getting drunk, (or whatever), come home, and want to hand out the rest of their money.
For tournament, I look for value, and that's usually on a Sunday.
For your specific question, I try to make sure that my daily chores are done, so that they're not on mine mind's to do list.
Also, I'll try to rid myself of distractions like tv, eating, or anything else that can create distractions.
It's easy to say, though, because if you get involved in a long tournament, and you're still a long way away from cashing, distractions can find it easy to work their way in.
SopianaeExtra
between my 2 ears
Bronze Level
My A game, huh? In the best state I could be, yeah?
Slightly drunk, music in my ears, every chore done, no appointments or telephone calls looming in the air, no responsibilities or annoying grievances ... I'm convinced I could play at master level if I could maintain this serenity for longer than an hour.
Slightly drunk, music in my ears, every chore done, no appointments or telephone calls looming in the air, no responsibilities or annoying grievances ... I'm convinced I could play at master level if I could maintain this serenity for longer than an hour.
