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« on: January 22, 2008, 06:48:48 PM » |
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Hello all, i am about to post my first winning month in a long time however can't seem to motivate myself to play. For some reason I am getting bored with poker and find myself doing other things when i could be hitting the tables.
Has anybody else experienced a similar feeling, if so what did you do to get yourself back into the swing of things!?
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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2008, 06:56:08 PM » |
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Take a break.
If there is no motivation, then you do not play your best poker = losing money.
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« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2008, 06:58:31 PM » |
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Hello all, i am about to post my first winning month in a long time however can't seem to motivate myself to play. For some reason I am getting bored with poker and find myself doing other things when i could be hitting the tables.
Has anybody else experienced a similar feeling, if so what did you do to get yourself back into the swing of things!?
yes, several months ago Not back in the zone yet either I don't think I can force myself back, so am playing when I want rather than when I should Financially not that viable, but mood wise fairly essential! |
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« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2008, 07:00:38 PM » |
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I hate it and try to play through it and lose money and think how stupid I am to keep on playing but I have to dig myself out the hole and lose more etc etc etc
def take a break and read "elements of poker" while you're on it.
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sovietsong
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« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2008, 07:01:23 PM » |
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I think a break is a good idea, it just seems strange that for months i have been playing all the hours possible and losing money hand over fist now i have turned things around I cant be bothered with the game!  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2008, 07:18:14 PM » |
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I think a break is a good idea, it just seems strange that for months i have been playing all the hours possible and losing money hand over fist now i have turned things around I cant be bothered with the game! Sorry to point this out, but this behaviour is characteristic of problem gambling. i.e. you get more stimulus from trying to turn around losing than from winning. |
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sovietsong
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« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2008, 07:46:09 PM » |
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To prove to you that i dont have a gambling problem i am going to play more poker than ever!
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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2008, 07:54:08 PM » |
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To prove to you that i dont have a gambling problem i am going to play more poker than ever!
lol - my post was a bit brusque, just meant to point out that we should all be aware of our motivations for playing and these should be based on winning and doing something with the money and not the game itself. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2008, 08:00:43 PM » |
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Hello all, i am about to post my first winning month in a long time however can't seem to motivate myself to play. For some reason I am getting bored with poker and find myself doing other things when i could be hitting the tables.
Has anybody else experienced a similar feeling, if so what did you do to get yourself back into the swing of things!?
yes, several months ago Not back in the zone yet either I don't think I can force myself back, so am playing when I want rather than when I should Financially not that viable, but mood wise fairly essential! Excellent - look forward to playing you tonight on the blonde satt for Luton then!! bring it on!  |
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« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2008, 08:07:29 PM » |
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Go get a bird with expensive taste. That's a quick learning curve.
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« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2008, 08:23:57 PM » |
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Hello all, i am about to post my first winning month in a long time however can't seem to motivate myself to play. For some reason I am getting bored with poker and find myself doing other things when i could be hitting the tables.
Has anybody else experienced a similar feeling, if so what did you do to get yourself back into the swing of things!?
Try some low buy-in Omaha sit and goes. Get away from your usual grind. |
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« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2008, 08:26:52 PM » |
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Go get a bird with expensive taste. That's a quick learning curve.
Too true! |
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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2008, 10:24:28 PM » |
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late last year til present suffering the same, still not really figured out what to do. some times i play and love it but to often i hate it. if you figure it out let me now.
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Ecosse
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« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2008, 10:38:38 PM » |
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It's a good question right enough.
What are your previous hobbies before poker ? Maybe look back a bit. Take up something you'd like to try ?
Are you always online playing ? Go and play live and get some social interaction and the crack.
Everyone's lifestyles and time constraints are different so it's really an individual thing if you ask me.
Weekdays at the moment i'm doing my work, pub for 2 pints, home - dinner - poker.
Weekends I'm at my local club (masonic) playing dominoes for 20p a corner and socialising with friends - I'm kind'a in a rut as well.
Look for other interests - meet some new people.
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« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2008, 10:43:57 PM » |
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Go get a bird with expensive taste. That's a quick learning curve.
or better still.....marry one |
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