I would 1st look for the 'Real World' problem, in your own Life; That's causing that lack-of-concentration; Which 'btw' is the cause, of your own, {& Everyone, in a similar 'funk'}; Lack-of-'confidence'! 0:
Ps. Have your tried, some form of 'mood- enhancing' music/ meditation, therapy, while 'playing'? ..{rhetorical}
Take a small break. A few days to weeks. Maybe just do some tactics and stay way from games.
I had a section where I didn't play chess for a month. I came back stronger. all I did was focus on life and then when a came back I studied harder then ever. since then I have climbed over 700 rating points. I suggest playing few games and the ones you do play long games. work on thought process
try to play only when u feel good that helps
'Low Confidence' in Things as they Seem to be Headed!
I'm playing so badly lately. I'm losing to players rated 400 points lower than me. Any tips on getting back the confidence? I've realized chess is a very psychological game, and you tend to make your own negative bed. How can I get out of this funk?
Review your games and try find the mistakes you made. See what you can learn from them.
Losing is a great way to find improvements in your game. That's how you get better.
It can be frustrating sometimes, sure! But think of each lost game as an opportunity to become a stronger player. You'll bounce back soon enough. :D
'Low Confidence' Until 'Trump' is Inaugaurated!
"Come-one-Come-All"?! http://www.krgv.com/story/31952108/ranch-owner-sees-increase-of-illegal-crossing-activity-in-area
'Low confidence' here - In this '60 plus' picture 'slide show'.. of 'the dead-and-dieing {shopping} malls' of {the-state-of}, "Alabama."
..What, am I posting this for!? ..lol
http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2016/05/post_346.html#0
It's been said, that until further notice -'Bitcoin' feels like the Internet, before the browser.
annotate your game on paper while you play, making notes any moves you felt were impulsive, lazy, scared, sure, guessing, etc. any feeling good or bad. then go back and analyze the game afterwards, find out where your game's concrete mistakes are coming from and decide how you will make different decisions when the same feelings/thought processes come up.
Low confidence, here.. that 'Amazon's multi-billionaire "Jeff Bezos" {see below}.. Will next find something to invest his humongous wealth in, that's Much More needed - Than his latest $pendy diversion - Ie. Funding an online-video-'start-up'.. To compete against 'Facebook' and 'YouTube.' ] ;
annotate your game on paper while you play, making notes any moves you felt were impulsive, lazy, scared, sure, guessing, etc. any feeling good or bad. then go back and analyze the game afterwards, find out where your game's concrete mistakes are coming from and decide how you will make different decisions when the same feelings/thought processes come up.
It's illegal to write notes during the game.
annotate your game on paper while you play, making notes any moves you felt were impulsive, lazy, scared, sure, guessing, etc. any feeling good or bad. then go back and analyze the game afterwards, find out where your game's concrete mistakes are coming from and decide how you will make different decisions when the same feelings/thought processes come up.
It's illegal to write notes during the game.
In OTB tourney games it is.
I know this is probably obvious, but I'll throw it out there anyways: get proper sleep.
I'm playing so badly lately. I'm losing to players rated 400 points lower than me. Any tips on getting back the confidence? I've realized chess is a very psychological game, and you tend to make your own negative bed. How can I get out of this funk?