{"id":934,"date":"2023-05-17T18:55:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T18:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalcollegeconsultants.com\/?p=934"},"modified":"2023-05-17T18:55:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T18:55:15","slug":"mentally-healthy-poker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalcollegeconsultants.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/17\/mentally-healthy-poker\/","title":{"rendered":"Mentally Healthy Poker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/IgF7b3O.jpg\" align=\"right\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:44%; width:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-height:298px;\" alt=\"Poker\"> <\/p>\n<p>Poker is a card game played by two or more players. It involves betting in rounds and the winning player takes all of the money in the pot. Each player starts with a certain number of cards, which are dealt face up or down depending on the variant of poker being played. Then a series of betting rounds take place in which the players can fold, raise, call or check. In the final betting round (the river) an additional community card is revealed which may change the value of the players&#8217; hands.<\/p>\n<p>Poker can be a very psychological game. It requires high levels of concentration, mental fortitude and good physical health. It can also be very emotionally demanding and can lead to negative emotions like stress, anxiety and anger. This can affect the way a player plays the game and their mental well-being. Trying to avoid these negative emotions is very important for the long term success of any poker player.<\/p>\n<h4>This article gives some tips on playing poker in a mentally healthy manner.<\/h4>\n<p>During a hand, you should try to keep your own emotional state at bay by avoiding making big bets or calling raises with bad hands. It&#8217;s also important to take breaks throughout the session, week or month. This will help you avoid burnout and allow your brain to recuperate between sessions. This is especially important if you are on a big downswing. Having a clear mind will allow you to make better decisions, which will lead to more wins in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poker is a card game played by two or more players. It involves betting in rounds and the winning player takes all of the money in the pot. Each player starts with a certain number of cards, which are dealt face up or down depending on the variant of poker being played. 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