Emotionless poker

[jefftib2000]

I listen to music and normally helps me keep my cool after being beat by a donk or something like that. Then if I'm really mad and the music doesnt work I grab a beer and just chug it down in like 20 seconds. Donks really fusterate me!

[PANAMHIEST]

Yup musice is my number one choice now. I will usually listen to some mellow

old school rock, and it seems to keep me in a good mood for the most part.

Back in the day when i first started, A dobbie would do the trick, but not no

more, got kids and stuff to worry about, so try some music!

[freeringo]

It gets easier with age.

[jefftib2000]

I'm sure it does ringo. I'm only 21 so maybe thats why it gets pretty hard on me. The music usually helps though so I like it. There have also been times where I do carry a stress ball to the desk where I play online poker. You just have to find out what you can do to keep your cool.

[Sassy12U]

I get really emotional when I play poker. Well when I lose I get really mad and upset because I don't want to lose! lol It's hard for me not to be upset because I expect to win if I play you know?! I know that you can't always win in poker but when I make a stupid move or call or all in or whatever... I get really mad. I think it's good to get mad at yourself so that you understand that you can't do it. But I guess when it comes to your bankroll, you shouldn't let it affect your money and what you play next. I've been playing somewhat in my bankroll and I notice that when I get mad at someone or the game in general, then I start to play cash games and lose my money because I am not practicing patience and that will tend to do you harm and also take away from your bankroll. I think the only way for me to not be upset is to take a break. This has worked a lot but sometimes I get so mad that I don't want to! lol or its right after I took a break and I don't think I should take another one. Maybe I could take a break for a couple of days but who doesn't like to make money?!

[thenutzaa1]

Poker is a long journey! up, down, sideways, it doesnt matter, its where you end up! Same goes for life as well.

so your on a down swing, what do you do about it? One thing would be is start playing with your head up. Meaning play like you cant lose and trust your instinct! Two you can play listening to music or something that will keep you calm! And make perfect decisions!

How i handle it is: I take a small amount of money and say i dont care what happens to it, losing it, doubling up a million times! I just dont care! I take that money and sit at one table (low limits) and play the best i CAN!! i end up winning a lot more! Because you see a lot more! try it out!

thanks thenutzaa1

[0maxpower0]

Good advice all. Especially like the, put only what money in poker that u care nothing for. Play the low limits well and just build it up, have fun. Ill definately be heeding those words. I think im going to take a second before every game i play, and remind myself to chill. I made the final table of the cake PPA, after i posted this and read the responses... so its definately a step in the right direction. So TY all. Maybe theyll be a cake promotions on me soon :-p

[navuta]

Yup musice is my number one choice now. I will usually listen to some mellow

old school rock, and it seems to keep me in a good mood for the most part.

Back in the day when i first started, A dobbie would do the trick, but not no

more, got kids and stuff to worry about, so try some music!

I preffer the complete silence.....
normaly music makes play worst...