When Should You Take a Break From Poker?

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I personlly stop when I find Im not having funny anymore.
I usally take a week or two off
 
When you feel like you are chasing the money from a loss , or not being patient . everyone goes through a bad run but to limit your loses you need to step out when it feels right to
 
When you feel tired and when you don't play, you still lose the hands.in such cases, it is NECESSARY to take a break.
 
I take a break from poker when I see that my game has deteriorated. Then for a day or two I need to analyze the game, read theory, take a break from the game.
 
When the game ceases to be interesting or long losing sessions I take a short break
 
Zeke67 said:
Whenever I start getting frustrated and can’t (at least by my view) seem to win a coin flip to save my life. When I actually get tilted, which is NOT very often it’s time for a break. If we are all playing online and start grinding for 24-48 hours then you are going to slowly feel yourself telling you it’s time for a break. I’m sure most of us have gotten hot on a given day and everything is going our way. But you have to shut down!! Physically AND mentally. You have to realize that the ebb and flow of the game itself will slowly start to even things out. A small pot here. Then another. Then a big pot. Then it’s definitely time to get up from the table/computer. The basic difference between playing LIVE poker versus playing online is the social interaction between people. If your grinding live tournament/cash poker games then you do have social interaction. People are generally social animals. They crave interaction between people. So it is even MORE difficult to grind online for extended periods of time basically all alone. Sure you may get a little message online occasionally but to sit at your device and play poker YOU ARE ALONE!
So to shorten that novel up a bit when you start getting agitated again and again it’s time to take a break.

Stay Safe

Z
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So true! It’s sometimes hard to remember, especially when it matters most. But I also find that the intensity of tilt is a very good indicator of when to leave the game. I generally try to observe and control my tilt. But when I see it but feel I can’t do anything about it anymore and am just ranting at the screen (which I very rarely do) it’s time for a break. And to wait for the tide to turn.
 
I take a break if my bankroll gets hammered. That means I have been playing poorly and a break is necessary.
 
I do not know the answer. But I think there is a moment of saturation. There comes a time when you no longer enjoy what you do (both in poker and in any other activity) and that should be the time to stop. Take a break. Do something else. And then come back (or not) with new impetus and new ideas. Greetings!!!😎😎
 
You should be able to concentrate on other things in life besides playing poker. Taking time out from poker is not a mistake, you should also have time for family and other interests in life. Poker should mainly be fun🙂
 
Everyone feels it, when its hard to play even with good hands. Poker could be really boring and hard. U need to prepare for a session - good sleep, food and some sport activity before
 
Break from poker

My time for a break from poker. Is when iknow i can play better but i am just wasteing money. I don't expect to win all the time but if i can't place at all i know it,s time for a break...
 
When you are exhausted ... or. Worried about some reason other than poker or when you are in a bad mood ... sick ... those will be good times for you to breathe. Think and take a nice rest ... good luck friends ... after the break ...
 
😎 5 minutes is more than enough, to eat something and go to the bathroom ... relaxed
 
the 5 minutes for you to go to the bathroom, drink something to do a lot, I think the 5 minutes is fair!
 
When you are pissed off and not a pro.

If you play as semi-pro or pro you have to play whatever you want.
 
There are lots of situation in which your poker sucess is more gambling as well playing poker. If aou not only play to habe fun it is necessary to have the best psychical mood. You need to reduce yout emotions. This can be you are tired or you are angry, tilt etc. If you play a tourney and you have no time for the final table because yu have work to do or a meeting.
 
Every time I became impatient I'm doing short break. Need to regain my composure. When tilt comes, I'm taking 2 days off 😛
 
I tend to take breaks from poker when I have had a bad run or when I feel like I tilt could come into play!

Take a break, re-evaluate my play and try to improve then come back with a fresh head!

I’m learning to leave my emotions at the door and make sure I am in the zone and focused every time to avoid making mistakes...

I feel it’s paramount to take time out from time to time, for self reflection and to refocus too 🙂
 
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