When Should You Take a Break From Poker?

[poliaris747]

Hey, whenever poker is no longer fun or I busted my bankroll - I take a break. Poker is a cool game, but putting pressure on yourself to make the money is not advised. Instead, target an aspect of the game which you need to improve and work on that while playing the MTT's and record the results. Whenever you flatline, review the hands and target a new aspect of the game to develop. You must make you time at the tables strategic so you do not get frustrated and can have fun playing the game.

Some ideas;
Which seat or starting hands do you bust out on?
Which position is most challenging?
How can I improve on stealing the blinds?

Make you time spent playing poker targeted toward some aspect of the game and see the change over time.

Yes that's right say, without intelligence played games, neither of which the forward movement could not be and speeches! I always take notes on opponents!

 

[sergo1203]

when I play several tournaments in a row, I take a break in the game. two or three hours and i'm trying to play again.

 

[poliaris747]

when I play several tournaments in a row, I take a break in the game. two or three hours and i'm trying to play again.

Oh no I'm not talking about a short break between tournaments! I meant the global poker break, which can be expressed in weeks or months!!

 

[acetalker]

If its aint fun anymore , like when you are pissed off, on a tilt or simply unable to think straight i guess thats the time that you have to say " ok im done for the day". I played about 2 to 4 hrs straight and then i get tired leave the table take the much needed rest.

 

[crankmuppet]

Anytime you feel angry, stressed, pressure, tired or bored, quit the tables and take a rest

Any of those sensations will, more often than not, affect your game for the worst.

Great reply above. I would also add if you are sick, hungover (or still drunk), distracted or not feeling quite as mentally focused as you need to be, skip the poker session.

 

[Maxi]

You just need to not take bad beats too badly. The most important thing to ask yourself if you’re on an unlucky streak is are you still playing well, and did you get it in good and just get unlucky? If you get it in as a big favourite and end up getting a bad beat on the river, take that as a positive because you made the right decision.

If you get it in bad and lose well then you need to improve on that and figure out where you went wrong. I know it’s hard to keep positive if you’re getting lots of bad beats in a session, but if you’re getting it in good then you’re going to win in the long run.

 

[poliaris747]

If its aint fun anymore , like when you are pissed off, on a tilt or simply unable to think straight i guess thats the time that you have to say " ok im done for the day". I played about 2 to 4 hrs straight and then i get tired leave the table take the much needed rest.

Yes people are not robots and they need time to rest! From any class you need to have fun, otherwise why waste time!

 

[poliaris747]

Great reply above. I would also add if you are sick, hungover (or still drunk), distracted or not feeling quite as mentally focused as you need to be, skip the poker session.

On a remarkable observation about the game drunk!! It always ends sadly and bankruptcy!

 

[poliaris747]

You just need to not take bad beats too badly. The most important thing to ask yourself if you’re on an unlucky streak is are you still playing well, and did you get it in good and just get unlucky? If you get it in as a big favourite and end up getting a bad beat on the river, take that as a positive because you made the right decision.

If you get it in bad and lose well then you need to improve on that and figure out where you went wrong. I know it’s hard to keep positive if you’re getting lots of bad beats in a session, but if you’re getting it in good then you’re going to win in the long run.

Yes, I understand that you need to remain calm if it fails , but this knowledge I can not comprehend. I'd better get away from the game, I think it's the best solution.

 

[poliaris747]

Great reply above. I would also add if you are sick, hungover (or still drunk), distracted or not feeling quite as mentally focused as you need to be, skip the poker session.

In a nutshell, if there is not even the slightest sense of joy from the upcoming game - do not sit down at the poker table! Don't torture yourself!

 

[HobokenNJ]

You should take a break when either (i) you're not having fun or (ii) you're negative impacting other aspects of your life.

For (i), why do it if it's not enjoyable? Presumably this is not a job for you, so why do it if it's not going to impact your life in a positive fashion.

For (ii), it's supposed to be a fun complement to your life. If it's making your life worse, why do it? Like anything (food, tv, drink, etc.), enjoy in moderation, shy away from excess.

 

[poliaris747]

You should take a break when either (i) you're not having fun or (ii) you're negative impacting other aspects of your life.

For (i), why do it if it's not enjoyable? Presumably this is not a job for you, so why do it if it's not going to impact your life in a positive fashion.

For (ii), it's supposed to be a fun complement to your life. If it's making your life worse, why do it? Like anything (food, tv, drink, etc.), enjoy in moderation, shy away from excess.

Just a Golden words! Luck is changeable, and poker is part of luck! Yesterday luck was on my side, today someone else celebrates the victory!!

 

[poliaris747]

When Should You Take a Break From Poker?




When i lose 3 times in a day with AA. The worse hand by far for me, and this keep goin.
I had AA and go all in, other players calls with 10J , and surprise...i get trips, he get straight...
In other cases the same with AA, other guy had just one heart and the flop and the river shows 4 hearts....
They made me wonder if i should fold anytime with AA...

You won't believe this week I have the same problem with AA. I even just dropped AA on the flop, there certainly is opponent street could be!

 

[Barbarrossa]

I play to learn and have fun.. when it's no longer fun I take a break.. not a big break but a break. When real life throws major things into my path I also take breaks.. Lost my mom recently and sitting watching cards and trying to figure out what I was or wasn't going to do just wasn't anything I felt interested in for awhile. It's been awhile now and I'm starting to get my feet wet again. Enjoying this community also was a big reason for coming back.

Take your breaks.. come back when you're in the right frame of mind. Whether the reason for the break is big or small..

 

[Freeman748]

Hello! I think that rest is needed in any industry, and poker is no exception! Everything should be a joy!

 

[recerveau]

To stop I think that radical good, although it is a a possibility with good EV depending on the situation.
I would take the time to analyze what I am doing wrong, no rush, no charge.

 

[VITOS]

The poker does not do without take-off and falling. From such changes your state of mind can sharply change from sad disappointment to delight. Long depression from failures badly influences a game therefore to the poker player it is simply vital to have a rest. In a condition of almost daily and round-the-clock game the player can not notice appreciable errors which are not peculiar to it at all. A game just becomes boring and there can be an autopilot. When you just "stick" it by buttons and especially do not think of correctness of actions. Good rest surely will help to reboot, properly to consider all wrong decisions which, anyway, led to failure at tables. At this time try to abstract completely from a game and just to relax.

 

[Fishmasterbaiter]

I Agree

I agree with what you say here. I've had to take a little time off here and there. It also helps me to not throw any cards either by hand or poking buttons on the weekend.

Anytime you feel angry, stressed, pressure, tired or bored, quit the tables and take a rest

Any of those sensations will, more often than not, affect your game for the worst.

 

[Seltz]

Breaks

You should take a break from poker when you feel like it is starting to drain your energy. You should also take a break when you feel like you are digging yourself out of a hole. This is when you start to lose money and you start to take to many risks.

 

[poliaris747]

I play to learn and have fun.. when it's no longer fun I take a break.. not a big break but a break. When real life throws major things into my path I also take breaks.. Lost my mom recently and sitting watching cards and trying to figure out what I was or wasn't going to do just wasn't anything I felt interested in for awhile. It's been awhile now and I'm starting to get my feet wet again. Enjoying this community also was a big reason for coming back.

Take your breaks.. come back when you're in the right frame of mind. Whether the reason for the break is big or small..

Yes, everyone has their own reasons to take a break from the game, but there are also many reasons to return ......

 

[poliaris747]

You should take a break from poker when you feel like it is starting to drain your energy. You should also take a break when you feel like you are digging yourself out of a hole. This is when you start to lose money and you start to take to many risks.

Yes, the first statement that poker begins to suck energy very precisely noticed! Yes this is from the best comments about poker!

 

[tomk7788]

Don't play if you don't feel like playing. As someone mentioned, it's best to take a day or two break after a series of really bad beats.

 

[poliaris747]

Don't play if you don't feel like playing. As someone mentioned, it's best to take a day or two break after a series of really bad beats.

There were a lot of bumps, so perhaps in this situation you need a very big break!

 

[poliaris747]

You should take a break from poker when you feel like it is starting to drain your energy. You should also take a break when you feel like you are digging yourself out of a hole. This is when you start to lose money and you start to take to many risks.

That's right , when you suck the energy out of you - one decision, a break in the game!

 

[kristersb123]

After big losing streak and tilt I guess...