Overcoming a slump

So all players experience times when their play drops in quality, whether its because you havent had much time to play or you just stopped playing well.

My question to all of you out there is how do you guys get over slumps? Any tips?

Any tips would be appreciated!

Luke

Have a nice long break from playing chess.

Go over your games, pick a couple where you didn't play as well, then contrast them with games from when you were playing well. It is very possible that you will find you have fallen into some bad habits. Good luck.

Just take a break and try not to think about it.  I've found that most slumps come because I'm just not all that interested in playing chess.  I might want to win but not be in the mood to actually play.  Chess is hard, and if you aren't enthusiastic about doing the hard work required to play well, you won't play well.