Try as we may, eventually when playing in an S&G tournament we are going to get tired, distracted and just downright lazy. Although you may be able to perform most tasks up to typical standard when tired and uninterested, in poker it can lead to bad decision making and losing money.
It’s easy to preach and just tell you to never be exhausted whenever you play, but that’s not a realistic expectation. Instead, here are some suggestions for how to get your attention and focus back on the S&G at hand.
1. Remove the distractions – Are you watching a movie or TV while trying to play? You need to get the major distractions out of your mind and out of eye sight when playing otherwise you won’t be paying attention to the game and could be missing out on important information.
2. Promote blood flow – Often times, just the act of sitting in a chair for a few hours can leave your body restless and tiresome. If you can afford to, sit out for a few hands and stand up and walk around the room for a little bit. This will get the blood circulating back through your body and should raise your alertness enough to be able to focus on your hands.
3. Instant energy – Personally, energy drinks make me jittery, but I have been known to take some supplements in order to get some kick boosts when I know I might be playing some long sessions or a number of S&G’s. Grab your favorite energy supplier of choice and always have it within reach when you start to feel less than optimal at the online tables.
