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What to do to avoid tilting when you lose a hand that was a favorite
 
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It happens aaaaalllllll the time, my friend. :ROFLMAO: The fav hand getting bested, that is. If you make the correct decision at the time and just wind up on the short end of the rabbits foot you should have no problem digesting the outcome because you played your best. If you made a misstep, then look at this as an opportunity to analyze the hand, perhaps fill in a leak or two. It could be something as simple as a missed pre-flop 3-bet or a turn bet that was too little. It never hurts to take a lemon and squeeze it to your liking. You might be surprised what comes out. (y)
 
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Always laugh at it and keep going.
 
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No one can afford to tilt for a long time. Including the state of tilt, you need to be able to turn it into something useful. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger. Poker builds character - especially in difficult times. The most important thing is the ability to control yourself, so you need to learn self-control.
 
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If that's not the hand that throws you out of the tournament, the anger is only temporary and the focus is on the rest of the game and possibly parallel tournaments.
The concentration reduces the risk of a tilt run.
 
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There are several strategies you can employ to avoid or minimize tilt:

  1. Maintain Emotional Awareness: Be mindful of your emotions while playing poker. Recognize signs of frustration, anger, or impatience. The moment you notice yourself getting emotionally affected, take a step back and assess your mindset.
  2. Take Breaks: If you feel yourself tilting, it's crucial to take a break. Step away from the table or log out of the online platform for a few minutes or longer if needed. Use this time to relax, clear your mind, and regain composure before returning to the game.
  3. Implement Bankroll Management: Proper bankroll management helps reduce the impact of losses and minimizes the potential for tilting. By playing within your bankroll limits, you'll feel more comfortable with the inherent variance of the game and avoid chasing losses.
  4. Set Realistic Expectations: Understand that poker is a game of skill and luck. No matter how skilled you are, you will experience losses and bad beats. Setting realistic expectations and acknowledging the inherent variability of the game can help manage your emotions and prevent tilt.
  5. Focus on the Process, Not Results: Instead of fixating on winning or losing individual hands or sessions, focus on making sound decisions based on your knowledge and understanding of the game. Emphasize the quality of your decision-making rather than the immediate outcome.
  6. Practice Mindfulness Techniques: Incorporate mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, or visualization, into your poker routine. These practices can help you stay present, maintain focus, and reduce emotional reactivity.
  7. Develop a Support Network: Surround yourself with a supportive poker community or find a mentor with whom you can discuss your experiences and challenges. Sharing your thoughts and frustrations with others who understand the game can provide valuable perspective and support.
  8. Continuously Improve Your Skills: The more confident you are in your poker skills, the less likely you are to tilt. Invest time in studying the game, learning strategies, and analyzing your play. By enhancing your knowledge and skills, you'll feel more in control and less likely to be swayed by short-term results.
Remember, tilt is a common challenge for many poker players, and it takes practice to effectively manage it. By implementing these strategies and prioritizing emotional control, you can minimize the impact of tilt and improve your overall poker performance.
 
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There are several strategies you can employ to avoid or minimize tilt:

  1. Maintain Emotional Awareness: Be mindful of your emotions while playing poker. Recognize signs of frustration, anger, or impatience. The moment you notice yourself getting emotionally affected, take a step back and assess your mindset.
  2. Take Breaks: If you feel yourself tilting, it's crucial to take a break. Step away from the table or log out of the online platform for a few minutes or longer if needed. Use this time to relax, clear your mind, and regain composure before returning to the game.
  3. Implement Bankroll Management: Proper bankroll management helps reduce the impact of losses and minimizes the potential for tilting. By playing within your bankroll limits, you'll feel more comfortable with the inherent variance of the game and avoid chasing losses.
  4. Set Realistic Expectations: Understand that poker is a game of skill and luck. No matter how skilled you are, you will experience losses and bad beats. Setting realistic expectations and acknowledging the inherent variability of the game can help manage your emotions and prevent tilt.
  5. Focus on the Process, Not Results: Instead of fixating on winning or losing individual hands or sessions, focus on making sound decisions based on your knowledge and understanding of the game. Emphasize the quality of your decision-making rather than the immediate outcome.
  6. Practice Mindfulness Techniques: Incorporate mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, or visualization, into your poker routine. These practices can help you stay present, maintain focus, and reduce emotional reactivity.
  7. Develop a Support Network: Surround yourself with a supportive poker community or find a mentor with whom you can discuss your experiences and challenges. Sharing your thoughts and frustrations with others who understand the game can provide valuable perspective and support.
  8. Continuously Improve Your Skills: The more confident you are in your poker skills, the less likely you are to tilt. Invest time in studying the game, learning strategies, and analyzing your play. By enhancing your knowledge and skills, you'll feel more in control and less likely to be swayed by short-term results.
Remember, tilt is a common challenge for many poker players, and it takes practice to effectively manage it. By implementing these strategies and prioritizing emotional control, you can minimize the impact of tilt and improve your overall poker performance.
Love this list, there are so many things like this that can be done and in my mind, the more you think about it and are aware of it and how you can leverage these skills the easier it becomes to manage
 
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You learn from it. No hand is 100% win, so go after the odds always
 
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What to do to avoid tilting when you lose a hand that was a favorite
Hi
What should you do?
Keep playing of course. Just keep playing as you have been playing. Each of us must understand that much depends on luck in poker, and no matter what the situation is, we must always play responsibly and disciplinedly, otherwise we will never be able to achieve good results.
Good luck :)
 
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What to do to avoid tilting when you lose a hand that was a favorite
Today I lost with four favorite hands, other times and I learned that this will always happen. But most times it will take me to victories, big winners will always have sad defeats!(y);)
 
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What to do to avoid tilting when you lose a hand that was a favorite
it's difficult no matter how pro you're you can't control the tilt when you lost monster hands for weak hands
 
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It's hard, you can only take a deep breath and not think about what you've lost. no matter how old you are in poker, you can almost never help but feel at some point on tilt
 
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What to do to avoid tilting when you lose a hand that was a favorite
Hello, hhg! For Me answer only one: at once to finish play on some time, and to start again later,
when nervous system is fully recovering, and can reacting on the all adequately!
 
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