(kind of LC) how to improve mental fortitude?

[fitnessfreak]

wow, this thread is awesome. i have very similar problems to jfish in terms of keeping motivated and focused when im running badly.

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1. don't talk in the chat
2. don't brag about your results (that might cause you want to do extra well)
3. set goals for the week/month
4. have a healthy social life...a lady friend of some sort etc
5. find a way to remind yourself of the long run
6. don't compare yourself to other people and don't base your self-esteem on your short term results.

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all of these suggestions are fantastic, and i have contradicted every one of them at least once in the past and paid the price.

i cant really offer much advice on this issue as i havent really overcome these problems myself, but i did take up going to the gym about 2 months ago and i definitely think that doing exercise and just being healthier generally is helping me keep motivated and handle bad runs better. if nothing else it gives u something to focus on besides your poker results.