The last thing on people’s minds is ergonomics, but it actually plays a large part in the world of online poker. Proper ergonomics will prevent things like carpel tunnel and back problems. And to be completely successful at online poker, it is important to put yourself in a successful environment as far as your personal setup goes.
If you have a messy playing area with books, magazines, papers all around, and if you’re one of those people who get up to get food or drinks every five minutes, it’s probably safe to say that you have plenty of distractions. Even if you’re the best at multitasking, you’re putting a slight damper on your game by having so many things going on.
Having a clean and professional poker playing environment will give you an advantage….even if it seems like it won’t. The environment reflects your game, so if you are in a sloppy environment, you’re probably feeling a little sloppy at the poker table. Get those dirty dishes, magazines, and other crap off that desk!
But just getting rid of a few dirty dishes and copies of High Times Magazine isn’t going to instantly transform you into a SCOOP Main Event champion; you’ve also got to minimize any other distractions in the room. This means keeping the TV off while you’re playing and also avoiding the temptation to get on Facebook and chat on instant messenger while playing.
One more crucial element of creating a good poker environment is making sure everything is set up before you start playing. After all, getting up every two minutes to make food or see what the dog is up to will break your concentration.
