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06-19-2016 , 12:09 AM
I'd like to preface this by saying I'm not sure where to put this but anyway let go ahead.
I started out playing micros after depositing 100$ and moved up through the stakes reading here watching training videos and discussing hands and strategy with friends. I've been a winning player at 100nl for the last 6 or so months and have been enjoying every process from learning to studying and theory. I've taken shots at 200nl lost around 6 buy ins and moved down. Then lost about 10 more playing 100nl. I know about variance and know I haven't been playing well also.

My problem isn't the money or variance it's been since losing over the last 3 or so weeks I've lost all drive to play. I know I could bounce out of this downswing but everytime I log on to play I play for 30 mins and my heads not in it. I quickly become uninterested and lose money. I start to question if I was ever a winning player or just lucky. What motivates you? Has anyone been in this situation? this game has been a huge part of my life for the last year immersing myself in it. And it worries me that my head is no longer in it.

Not sure why I'm writing this or what I'm trying to get out of if this post but if anyone has any words of wisdom I'd greatly appreciate it.
06-19-2016 , 06:04 PM
I also get in the same situation from time to time. I play out of habit or boredom, and naturally play worse than normal with less focus.

To me it helps to simply stop playing until I really feel motivated to play again. Meanwhile you can read articles or read hand analyses or whatever you find interesting. It doesn't matter as much to lose a bit of focus when reading an article compared to playing.

It also helps to decide the length of the session beforehand to me. If I know I will play only 1 hour and then quit or take a break, I am more inclined to be able to focus those 60 minutes than if I play without a plan.

Very trivial feedback of course, but hopefully it's something.
06-20-2016 , 08:57 AM
Moving down in stakes when in this situation is a great discipline to learn. It will help save your bankroll on downswings, or if you are not on your 'A' game. It will also help get that winning feeling back easier due to playing softer games.

      
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