Психология
Покер без выгорания: как совмещать игру с работой, учебой и семьей
Тайм-менеджмент, личные границы и защита от выгорания на длинной дистанции.
Татьяна Барчукова · July 16, 2026
Poker psychology
How to beat tilt, avoid burnout and stay mentally steady at the table. Articles on poker psychology from FunFarm psychologists and coaches.
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Психология
How to End a Poker Session Properly
In poker, there's a lot of talk about how to start a session — warming up, getting in the right mindset, concentration, your A-game. But there's one stage that players systematically underestimate — ending the session.
Татьяна Барчукова · December 23, 2025
Психология
How to Keep a Poker Journal to Track Mistakes & Growth
Progress in poker is impossible without constant work. Most often it looks different: you study concepts, review mistakes, agree with the conclusions, do this regularly — and that's how you become a professional at your craft.
Татьяна Барчукова · December 22, 2025
Психология
Pre-Session Rituals: How to Unlock Your A-Game
Professional poker isn't just about strategy, mathematical calculations, and analyzing hands. It's also the ability to manage your mental state.
Татьяна Барчукова · December 11, 2025
Психология
How to Cope with a Downswing
Poker gives you freedom. The best players travel the world, play in the biggest tournaments, and earn millions of dollars. But on their way to the top, they regularly hit rough patches. Ordinary poker players suffer from downswings too. Let's discuss what a downswing is and how to overcome it.
Татьяна Барчукова · December 2, 2025
Психология
Professional VS amateur: key differences in poker thinking
How a poker professional thinks and why this changes results over the long run
Лера · December 2, 2025
Психология
How to deal with the fear of making mistakes in poker?
Why beginner poker players are afraid of making mistakes and how to fix it, how professionals deal with the fear of mistakes: a practical guide
Татьяна Барчукова · December 2, 2025
Математика
Variance and Downswings: How to Stay Motivated
Poker is a game where mathematical strategy and chance go hand in hand. Even a perfectly played hand sometimes ends in defeat, while a win can come at a moment when the odds were minimal. This is exactly how variance manifests — the deviation of your actual result from what you expect over the long run. Understanding variance helps you avoid tilt, stay motivated, and make decisions with a clear head. In this article, we'll break down in simple terms what variance and a downswing are, why they happen even to professional players, and what to do so that a losing streak doesn't throw you off balance.
Илья Мельников · December 2, 2025
Психология
Burnout in Poker: 7 Signs It's Time to Take a Break
What are the signs of burnout? How can you protect yourself from burnout? We explain in the article.
Татьяна Барчукова · October 29, 2025
Психология
Poker Discipline: How to Stop Losing and Walk Away in Profit
Tired of losing to tilt and mistakes? Poker discipline is your key to success. Discover how routine, bankroll management, and psychology will help you play a steady winning game.
Татьяна Барчукова · October 29, 2025
Психология
How to absorb new poker information effectively?
Tired of poker training that delivers no results? We break down how your physical condition, practice, and community impact your game. Start applying knowledge instead of just hoarding it.
Татьяна Барчукова · October 15, 2025
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