Burnout

Burnout

Even for someone as poker obsessed as I am, burnout is always something to worry about. There's only so many days of grinding it out on the tables in a row anyone can do.

After two and a half months on the road, I've hit my limit. It's time for a break. So, I'm back home in Perth, catching up on my sleep, eating a few home cooked meals, and dealing with all those annoying details that pile up when you're gone for a few months.

For most people, the best cure to burnout is a take some time off and and take a nice little vacation. For me though, since I'm on the road most of the year anyway, a vacation is kind of pointless. I always find that the best way to relax is to go home, not play any poker at all, and just veg out.

Here are my 3 biggest signs that I need a break from the game

1) Not caring if I win or lose.

2) Taking every hand personally.

3) Thinking too much about my last tournament instead of focusing on today.

It all comes down to emotional control. Luckily the solution isn't too difficult. Take some time off, and have a little fun :)


In April, instead of heading out to the WPT at Foxwoods or going down to Bellagio early for the prelim events I think I'll just stay home for a few extra weeks and get my head back on straight. Next up for me is Bellagio for the WPT Championship and then likely Monte Carlo for the EPT Finale.

I just bought my first house, so I'll be spending my time these next few weeks getting ready for the move to Ottawa. Should be exciting.

Later all

-- by SCOTT MONTGOMERY

I can sorta relate I guess. I think I'm spending too
many hours online playing poker. It's time to go
out and smell the roses.