How do you reset your mind after a bad beat or big loss?

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What are some methods to prevent yourself from tilting after a tough loss.

You won't win every game you play, because luck is a part of a game.

Do you take breaks when you lose big? How do you recover after a bad beat?
 
Sometimes I take a break from poker when I’m on a losing streak
 
@Nathan AKA Nate I think I'm at that point. It seems no matter if im ahead the board ain't going my way, and my frustration is starting to build. Two outers are hitting, and I been getting consistently unlucky in the last week.

I need a mental reset. Probably take a day or two off to retool/refocus my game.
 
@Bawse it really helps when you have a break or two
 
Walk away and go home, have a good drink and head to bed so my mind clears. A new day can do wonders for a person.
 
It is actually a real good question. When I was younger, it hit me a lot harder than now. Now, well, just figure it is part of life. And nothing wrong with taking a break and enjoying something else. Don't get me wrong; no one in their right mind likes loses. I sure as heck don't. But got to take the good with the bad.
 
Forcing yourself to play when you are on a bad losing streak is always going to put you in situation where you will be making mistakes that are avoidable which will still be costing you more to lose more than you have lost before.

So, you need to take a time out and recollect yourself before coming back to the game.
 
Heatman said:
Forcing yourself to play when you are on a bad losing streak is always going to put you in situation where you will be making mistakes that are avoidable which will still be costing you more to lose more than you have lost before.

So, you need to take a time out and recollect yourself before coming back to the game.
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I've been trying to play 1-2 buy-ins per day, and I've been watching my bankroll slowly decline. I think I've been playing pretty solid, and I keep losing races late in tourneys. Maybe I should avoid coin flips a bit more.

I'm drinking and getting stoned to refresh my mind.
 
Yes, I think everyone has gone through this . After a bad beat, I make sure to take a 15-30 minute break to clear my head. I can also engage in physical activity or listen to music to get back on track.
 
uptrendfinancialsignal said:
Yes, I think everyone has gone through this . After a bad beat, I make sure to take a 15-30 minute break to clear my head. I can also engage in physical activity or listen to music to get back on track.
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Sometimes 15-30 minutes is not enough, it depends if my bankroll took a big hit or not(might need longer to cooldown), but it hasn't happened in a long time, because I've been pretty good not breaking my bankroll management plan.
 
Bawse said:
Sometimes 15-30 minutes is not enough, it depends if my bankroll took a big hit or not(might need longer to cooldown), but it hasn't happened in a long time, because I've been pretty good not breaking my bankroll management plan.
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That's impressive! Proper bank roll management and adhering to plans will help you succeed in poker.
 
The beat will be worst if you are under terrible financial pressure. For instance, you need to offset some bills urgently! It will be unforgettable experience! Even beer and weed can't help to reset the mind !
 
No matter how bad the beat in poker is and the situation, I always try to depersonalize the loss. A long break to calm is what do to get rid of the emotions of the loss. After I have calmed like after a day, I take time to review the hand histories to know if I had a fault in the bad beat or it was just variance at play.
 
I do take breaks when things go south. After a tough loss, I step away, clear my head, maybe go for a walk or do something completely unrelated. Staying calm, resetting mentally, and coming back focused is the only way to play well again.
 
I have always been at peace with variance and accepted it. I have come to convince myself that a bad beat doesn't mean I didn't play well. I just shake it off and try to structure my sessions such that logic decides when I quit. I might drop stakes or switch to studying when it seems like Tilt wants to come.
 
Kins G said:
I have always been at peace with variance and accepted it. I have come to convince myself that a bad beat doesn't mean I didn't play well. I just shake it off and try to structure my sessions such that logic decides when I quit. I might drop stakes or switch to studying when it seems like Tilt wants to come.
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I like that mindset honestly. Accepting variance really frees you. Once you stop taking every bad beat personally, the game becomes less draining. That idea of dropping stakes or switching to study when tilt surfaces work well for me too..
 
Taking a break for a while is the best way to rest a player's mindset after losing big. Such loss affects a player psychologically and if he or she doesn't handle it well, they are going try and win back the money which will only end in losing more.
 
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