08 Dec 08 Taking a Break From Poker (Continued)
Even when you know intellectually that you need a few days away from the table iIt is never easy to convince yourself that it is time to take a break from poker in order to preserve your bankroll. However, if you come to the conclusion that it is time for you to take a break from poker, there are several things that you can do with your time to be productive.
Look at this time off as an opportunity to study and reevaluate your game. There are tons of resources out there and new concepts and theories are being published every day. Poker players should always be trying to stay ahead of the game, and this is your opportunity to get caught up.
Also, it is a good time to think about what has been going wrong in your recent losing sessions. Maybe it is time that you change up your game.
When you return from your break, you should think about playing at another casino or another limit. If you are a cash game player, maybe you should play some small tournaments for a change of pace. If you are a tournament player, try playing another game like Omaha.
Since the industry is constantly changing, poker players should always be reevaluating their game and preparing new business plans that fit the games that are played.
It is often hard to evaluate how long to take a break for. I recommend taking a break for at least a week. This will give you time to relax, distress, and find time to study your game. For serious poker players, poker can become our lives and we forget how to have fun without cards being involved. Make time to have some fun with friends or family during this time off and force yourself to stay away from playing poker even for fun.
Once you feel the stigma of your losing streak fading away, it is time to head back to the tables.
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