What are some tips for keeping my emotions in check during a game?

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Mike_25

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Gotta keep your emotions on lock if you want to win at poker. Some tips:

Breathe and stay chill. Feel yourself getting mad or pumped up? Take a breath and relax. Emotions mess with your decision making.

Focus on the odds, not winning or losing. Don't dwell on whether you won or lost the last hand. Think about the odds and your best move for the next one.

Take a break when you need it. If you're tilted, walk away for a few. Getting away from the table will help you reset and think straight.

Remember it's just a game. Don't get too caught up in winning or losing. You won't win 'em all, so keeping it casual will help avoid getting emotional.

Talk to others for support. If emotions keep hurting your game, talk to other players or get professional help. You're not alone in dealing with this, and support can help you develop strategies to keep cool.

In the end, don't let your feelings call the shots. Listen to your logic instead of getting swayed by highs or lows. Stay strategic and you'll make better decisions, win or lose.
 
Strive to detach your self-worth from the outcome of each game. Remember that losing does not define you as a player or as a person. Emphasize the importance of learning, growth, and enjoying the overall experience of playing.
 
The strategy of adopting a professional stance when playing poker is significant in helping a player to prevent her emotions from flaring unnecessarily. Given this stance, a person has the mindset of: whatever happens does not diminish my stature as this is all a game.
 
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