Hello all,
We all realized at some point that the correct frame of mind is vital to the performance on the tables. You won't play half as good if you're emotionally fragile, frustrated or even just plain worried.
So how do you get yourself in that good mood?
Cheers, Matt
I ususally use poker as an escape from the usual every day things tha tpiss me off. So when I open up the tables I just focus solely on them and all the emotions from before I was playing just disappear, that is, until I have to think about them again after poker 
Hello!
I usually drink some multivitamin tablets or an aloe vera drink before the grind to help me focus. I guess thata few minutes of meditation might work as well :).
Primzi
For me, getting in the right frame of mind before I play is easy. You see, I play after my baby son is asleep. So for the hour before I actually put him down, we are playing, or going for a walk, or relaxing on the bed etc.
There are few things more relaxing than looking at a sleeping baby!
I used focused breathing or passive meditation or whatever you want to call it. Slow and steady breathing is an easy way for you body to signal your mind to relax.
for me, I set aside when I want to play poker. goals also help a lot. people naturally want to fulfill any goals they make. setting some improves motivation.
bad beat wise, I dont suffer much because of good BRM. I know when something goes wrong, its just a drop in the ocean.
