How do you prepare for a long, grinding session?

kingkesh93 · Jul 13, 2015

I know some people like yoga or exercise to prepare themselves for a long session at the tables. I often just wake up, freshen up and get myself online. Does anyone have a routine they usually do before a cash game session/MTTS?

rawbad · Jul 14, 2015

just get drink and snacks and good attitude oh and cross my fingers and toes LOL

ccocco · Jul 14, 2015

I think the most important thing is to be well rested, having slept well, not eat much and eat light food, as it will be many times in major tournaments. I think that is the most important and especially patience. greetings

debriz · Jul 14, 2015

What are the tips to avoid feel sleepy when playing online poker?

Except taking drugs, etc.

skull89 · Jul 14, 2015

If you are feeling sleepy your focus won't be the same, and your game quality will decrease. Don't start to play sleepy. If you start feeling like this during a already started game, try to wash your face, drink some coffee or an anergy drink. I don't recomend any kind of drugs.

Mason Pye · Jul 14, 2015

When you're playing a long MTT or just grinding grinding cash games, you need to make sure you don't feel tired so that you can constantly make correct decisions and maximise your profit. My advice to you is to always keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water. You can have the odd coffee or energy drink which may keep you awake, but at the same time can make you dehydrated. I would also recommend sitting in a chair and playing on a desktop rather than lying in bed on a laptop which can make you feel tired and less productive.

VizziVizo · Jul 14, 2015

I am just sleeping, than I drink coffee and thats it, all tournaments are mine lol

fordman427 · Jul 14, 2015

I try to sleep so I'm well rested and be relaxed

Stephenunited · Jul 15, 2015

If you have a good life, outside of poker, it will really benefit your poker. For example, try to eat well, sleep well and maintain another hobby/interest or goal aside from poker. Make sure to see friends often.
Most notably, Vanessa Selbst (a great female poker player from Germany who has won A LOT) Credited her happy life outside poker to her poker success. She has a recently acquired law degree too, she is only in her 20s I think.

MuddyHz · Jul 15, 2015

i´m not prepare... start and go!

insidious96 · Jul 15, 2015

I'll try to relax and be prepared for what will come.

Mason Pye · Jul 15, 2015

Before any long grind at the tables, it's best you get plenty of sleep. Not only will you feel better for it, you will also play better and ultimately make correct decisions. It's also best to stay hydrated before and throughout the grind as well as having the occasional snack to keep your energy levels up. I would also recommend getting some exercise and some fresh air to make yourself more focused and determined.

BabyJesus64 · Jul 15, 2015

I get some drinks and snacks next to me and then I just close my phone and lock my door so nobody can disturb me..

BabyJesus64 · Jul 15, 2015

Take a nap before you start your poker session. Especially if you are going to play in a long MTT. I would avoid taking drugs as they normally weaken your judgment in critical decisions.

stevenright · Jul 15, 2015

confortable, youtube opened for music or some comedy show, things to eat and drink

hutzpaf · Jul 15, 2015

After a good rest for a bit of exercise. Snacks are close to me and if I am starting to get tired I'll take a piece of chocolate. TV isn't open only music allowed.

kingkesh93 · Jul 15, 2015

stevenright said:
confortable, youtube opened for music or some comedy show, things to eat and drink

I think the comedy show suggestion is a good one. Something to keep you entertained and keeping you light hearted when things aren't going your way; whether it's being card dead or just bad beats. Thanks!

rensks · Jul 15, 2015

I put youtube with some good music to relax, if there is a tournament i like to go for a run before take a bath and all freshed up i think i make better decitions

asdasda · Jul 16, 2015

unfortunately for my poker life i am living since several years in a different time zone.
so good mtt start late in the night.
so i need ice coffee and a menthol stick to keep me awake ^^

debriz · Jul 16, 2015

I will take a long rest (sleep) before the tournament. When I wake up 5 hours before schedule I'll watch poker videos so I can fully motivated in playing poker.

vinylspiros · Jul 16, 2015

Well, i dont do long grinding sessions right now but when i used to, i didnt prepare at all. Just switched on the pc and started to play. Push ups and yoga and al that stuff seems way too much effort before playing poker.

enolan · Jul 17, 2015

I never really plan to have a long grinding session, they just kinda happen. But if i think one might be likely to happen then
i) make sure i've eaten something reasonably heathly
ii) plently of water before and during the grind.
iii) make sure my wife is not in a huff with me about something.

10058765 · Jul 17, 2015

Stephenunited said:
If you have a good life, outside of poker, it will really benefit your poker. For example, try to eat well, sleep well and maintain another hobby/interest or goal aside from poker. Make sure to see friends often.
Most notably, Vanessa Selbst (a great female poker player from Germany who has won A LOT) Credited her happy life outside poker to her poker success. She has a recently acquired law degree too, she is only in her 20s I think.

I must have missed something here.

About the original question, I'm like vinylspiros.
No preparation....if I want to play I just start without doing something special.
Only exception is, if I have a game scheduled I really need to play and I feel tired, I take a powernap before it starts.

Havik · Jul 17, 2015

rawbad said:
just get drink and snacks and good attitude oh and cross my fingers and toes LOL

I agree! just grab some grub and get relaxed. That should get you in a good mood

zarrmonster · Jul 17, 2015

Prepare for long grinding session

The only thing I do to prepare to play any online game is a self imposed rule and that is my chores have to be done.

I find if my chores aren't done I find myself being bothered that they aren't done thus not having the concentration on any game that I might be playing.

Good luck to all on and off the felt.

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