[Garland]

mongidig,

Here are some tidbits of advice. Some of this will sound like a broken record, but it only goes to show how important they are.

(1) We have all been there. Always keep that in mind, because it can be a lonely, lonely feeling when you’re running bad.

(2) Handling tilt. If you feel you may be letting emotions taking over, feel free to take a few extra seconds to think through some of your marginal decisions.

(3) Keep playing good. This goes hand-in-hand with don’t fall into bad habits. It’s way too easy to start doing things like playing too many hands. Conversely, in some cases you might shy away from playing hands that you should. I know, because I fall into this category.

(4) The ego destroys an otherwise good player. If you are playing badly and know you’re playing badly (for an extended period of time) leave. Know when you’re no longer the favorite, and leave for a day, a few days or even a week or longer to clear your head.

(5) Post more hands. When you hit a bad streak, it’s easy to feel like you’re playing bad. Sometimes it’s the case, but sometimes not. When you hit a bad streak, the fact is, it’s a perfect time to reflect on your game (not that you shouldn’t when you’re winning too). Elicit opinions of other respected players. Open your mind to new ideas. I often find that when I lose, it’s when I learn the most because I tend to be hardest on myself.

(6) Coaching. I actually don’t know much about this, since I don’t have any experience with it. You can try asking others. If you feel you have serious leaks, maybe you can seek professional help. It’s a good way to have someone analyze a lot of your play, tendencies, etc... Of course, the right coach is paramount.

These are just a few ideas. I hope they help.

Edit: It occurred to me that you might be asking for specific advice for situations. It’s difficult with the hands you’ve presented. A lot of marginal decisions where it doesn’t matter much which way you go. However, when you're heads up and you raised pre-flop, it's almost always right to bet it.

But keep in mind that when you’re running bad and other players pick up on it, they will often play better against you. Another reason to leave.

Garland