Is it Okay to Take Time Off?

cwdignus · Mar 6, 2019

Playing poker is a state of mind, rest and focus on certain situations are valid. In my case, when i spend a few days without playing poker, when i go back to the game, i notice an improvement.

milka1605 · Mar 6, 2019

I think that in a week or a month it is impossible to forget all that you have learned. You can relax if necessary.

Alex1296 · Mar 6, 2019

Skills that are earned during the game is difficult to lose because each player has his own strategy for the game which he adheres to. And breaks they are necessary not to lose interest in the game!!!

Paya_31 · Mar 6, 2019

Of course, if a friend, it's best to take a break from the game, but if you are stressed. Valuable lessons can be reviewing the while not playing, but you can not forget your style of play, hope I helped.

Nikolay Nakhaev · Mar 6, 2019

Rest is necessary. I took a break in 2 weeks and did not play poker. Now I feel again the desire with new forces to enter the game mode and the desire to win. A break is needed, but not very long.
Although during the break - i read some important moments for me in the game.

Syltan · Mar 6, 2019

Your fear is quite justified, after a week it is difficult to return to the optimal form and after a month and even more so. Can you recommend a play through day two, which would reduce the amount of stress.

agriggy · Mar 6, 2019

muazkkh1996 said:
I was thinking sometimes the stress is too much,is it ok to take a week or a month off ,so i can refocus ,i just fear i might lose my touch with poker and maybe forget valuable lessons

It's ok, you need to recharge especially after straining your head.

Golfer's do it all the time.

AngelBLR_Poker · Mar 9, 2019

Take a break of 1 or 2 months, if you then do not pull in poker, then this is not your game

0546474 · Mar 9, 2019

In most cases, a break will only benefit !!!

successlaw · Mar 12, 2019

I think its very helpfull for you to take a break from time to time and do different activities. You kinda reset your brain for a short term..you'll see things different when you come back on tables..
Good luck

Ranish625 · Mar 12, 2019

Of course not can be, and need. From just need to rest, and poker is no exception, I think a few weeks of rest won't hurt, and then with new forces into battle.

Viper ChipIt · Mar 12, 2019

You should take regular break or perhaps you just need to play less. I find the right ammount for me is 3 times a week. If i play too often i find myself enjoying the game less and making bellow par plays.

infonazar · Mar 12, 2019

Sometimes, a break in poker is necessary. There is nothing extraordinary about this. In my opinion, it is better to take a short break than to play poker without enthusiasm.

MrPokerVerse · Mar 12, 2019

Shouldn't be a slave to any entity. There is no reason to play if you are not mentally into it. Snap off a Slim Jim and take a break.

Drogba_Legend · Mar 12, 2019

muazkkh1996 said:
I was thinking sometimes the stress is too much. Is it ok to take a week or a month off ,so i can refocus? I just fear - i might lose my touch with poker, and maybe forget valuable lessons.

Of course it's ok to take a break in any type of activity. Sometimes you have to refresh your mind. It can be helpful.
When you are on a break, you can learn more about poker. It's never enough knowledge, I think.

COMIRRR · Mar 13, 2019

In poker it's like a job, you have to take a break as you take a vacation at the workplace, then you get back with fresh forces and with another game.

pokerpie · Mar 13, 2019

I think it's an important part of a regular schedule of grinding to include time for R&R too. Especially if you are on a downswing it can help you keep a level head coming back to the tables.

antonis32123 · Mar 13, 2019

If you need a break , no need to worry , just do this and you will come back stronger . I don't believe at all that stop playing for some days/, 2-3 weeks , affects your gameplay , your poker capabilities and skills . On the other hand , if it's a really very long time , most probable you become a little rusty , but if you begin playing and studying your hands , everything will go back to normal sooner or later

JAAMEZz · Mar 13, 2019

def need to take breaks, if only just to relax. but when on a downswing or tilted you have to realize it and take the time to adjust and get back to basics

scindor · Jun 15, 2020

If you wannt to stay healthy it is alway necessary to take some breaks

abpoker · Jun 15, 2020

If you're asking, then you probably need a break.

You'll probably jump right back in if you only take a week off. If you take a month off, you'll probably feel a little anxious at first, and a little rusty, but once you're playing in your session for a bit, you should be good to go.

KrazyKoo · Jun 15, 2020

Take a break you filthy animal - without them you are filthy low elo donkey that spews money away

ntf1125 · Jun 16, 2020

It´s OK. Because, a break make us refreshed to play well.

Robert Gardner · Jun 16, 2020

BaldBob

Taking a brake is great way to refocus your goals and review what is working for you. Just lounging ahead with heavy thoughts can give you bad results for the session or longer. A brake can give your head a chance to clear.

DotZine · Jun 16, 2020

A break will do you good. It might even help you play better because you won't be so stressed.

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