Thinking about a 3-month break - bad idea?
Hi everyone.
Right, so here's the situation. I'm 22, been playing tournaments for a while now, working with a coach, doing everything properly according to strategy. But the last few months have been absolutely brutal - one bad beat after another. I get it, variance and all that, but bloody hell, it's genuinely started messing with my head.
I've noticed I've started making mistakes purely based on emotions. Like, I know how I should be playing, but I'm doing something different because I'm tilted or just mentally burnt out. So now I'm thinking - maybe I need to take a properly long break? Not a week or two, but 2-3 months, maybe even longer. But what worries me is - will you lose your skill during that time? Will it be even worse when you come back? On one hand, I feel like if I keep playing in this state, I'll just be punting off money. On the other - I'm afraid if I stop now, it'll be even harder to come back.
For those who've deliberately taken a long break - how did it affect your game afterwards?
Cheers for any experience you can share.
Sometimes all you need is a good nights sleep to be able to refocus and get back in the game.
Breaks are a vital part of the game. It’s important not to get stuck on the losses..after all, every setback is just a lesson that makes you a stronger player in the long run. Take that time off to reset your mindset. You'll come back sharper!
Hi, break for 2-3 month it’s a good idea, At this time, it's better to train with a coach or consider joining a poker fund. How many tournaments did you play per month? And how many hands did you review with your coach?
Breaks are good. I just come off a two day break myself. Your mind will tell you when its time to get back to it, so 2 hours - 2 days - 2 months whatever it takes. No you won't lose your skillset but you might fall back on some old leaks if time away is significant. However its likely you notice such and adjust quickly. Maybe a drop in levels will do you good. That's what I did for my new venture back into poker. Currently I play high volume freebuys and micro sats. Variance is high but cost is low with the upside far outweighing the downside. Good luck on your journey - don't let the beats get to you.
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