Do you play poker when you're not in the mood?

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Guicor300

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I’ve done it a few times, and it almost always ends badly.
When I'm not in the right mindset, I tend to make lazy folds or bad bluffs — both are costly.
Now I try to only play when I’m focused, even if it's just 30 minutes a day.
I’d love to hear from others: do you have tricks or rituals to “get in the zone” quickly before a session?
 
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ManOfSky

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Sometimes, but I try to avoid it. Playing when I’m not focused or tilted usually leads to bad decisions and losses. It’s better to take a break and come back fresh.
 
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yuya

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There were times when I played just because I had nothing else to do.
I couldn’t really focus and I usually ended up losing.
I even wondered if I was playing because I enjoyed it or if I was just addicted.

Now I set specific times for when I play.
I actually look forward to the time when I’m allowed to play poker.
 
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Certainly there are times when one is too lazy to do anything & there seems nothing interesting to watch. Can't sleep, staring at the laptop & then buy-in on a couple of SNG poker games just watching cards flip around until eyes get tired then fall asleep. zzzzzzzzz
 
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