Losing due to emotions, how to improve?

[nickdurk]

I love playing hold em but I’m keep losing because of my emotions, any tips?

 

[dannystanks]

Welcome to CC! You have to get control of your emotions. That is the only thing in poker you can control.

 

[hutzpaf]

EGO must be left out at the poker tables..

 

[Dushka]

To be honest, I haven't learned to control my emotions either, so I guess the more tournaments I play, the better.

 

[Noodeloo]

I dont think you keep losing because of your emotions. Its not how poker works, thats how you work. Emotionally. understand your emotions better and others perceived emotions to gain an edge on yourself

 

[WhiskeyFix]

Listen to some relaxing music - blues, jazz, instrumentals, something easy listening can help.

Try to really understand your position at the table & other players at it.

Adjust and adapt to the table.

Try to have some water on hand & remind yourself it's just a game and to play your best.

You can't cash or win every tournament. There is a luck component involved.

Best wishes on your play & emotions improving at the table

 

[nelomec]

I love playing hold em but I’m keep losing because of my emotions, any tips?

I also lose sometimes because of my emotions. There are games where I've noticed I could have won if it weren't for my haste and racing emotions. I'm trying to improve that by following the rhythm of the tournament or the table I'm playing at. For some people, I think listening to music calms them down and helps improve concentration.

 

[Vallet]

Emotions are our worst enemy. Not only in poker, but often in real life. Other people can use our feelings to manipulate us. I would advise you to take a closer look at the behavior of professionals at the poker table. Especially those who know how to make a stone face. There are also books about emotion management or music.