How to finish a game session correctly - even after losing


Regardless of the outcome, completing the session in a clear manner preserves budget, nerves and discipline. Below is a detailed action plan.

1. Automatic stop loss: exit without emotion

1. Installation of stop loss before start

Define the limit of losses: the absolute amount (for example, 300 ₴) or the percentage of the bankroll (10-20%).
Set in the payment service settings or manually stop the game upon reaching the threshold.

2. Technical design

Turn on auto-freeze on the account (stop limit) in the Internet bank.
Use extensions (StayFocusd, LeechBlock) with access disabled immediately if the limit is exceeded.

3. Advantage

Does not allow to "catch up" losing with emotional bets.
Guarantees exit on time - without unnecessary self-control.

2. Immediate emotional stabilization

1. Pause for at least 5-10 minutes

Move away from the screen, get up from the table, do a light warm-up.

2. Breathing practice 4-7-8

Inhale for 4 s, delay for 7 s, exhale for 8 s, repeat 5 cycles.
Quickly reduces stress and irritation.

3. A brief record of feelings

```
Date: 2025-08-06
Emotions: frustration, irritation
Reason: Back-to-back losing streak
```

- helps to separate emotions from decisions and not return to impulsive bets.

3. Recording session results

1. Key metrics logging

```
Initial bankroll: 1,000 ₴
Total balance: 700 ₴
Losses: 300 ₴
Win: 0 ₴
Time: 45 min
Bets: 20
```

2. Brief conclusion

Stop loss worked - discipline completed.
If you left ahead of schedule (not by stop loss), record the cause ("fatigue," "noise").

3. Plan Compliance Assessment

Planned ₴ ±250, received −300₴ → note excess and the reasons.

4. Analysis of the causes of failures

1. Identify external factors

Rate your surroundings: noise, distractions, fatigue.
Record the effect: "after 30 minutes, the concentration dropped."

2. Evaluate gaming solutions

Rates in excess of 1-2% bankroll?
High variance games without adapting strategy?

3. Cognitive traps

Was there an illusion of control ("I'll play a little more")?
Did you chase losses?

4. Lead recording

```
Trigger: fatigue
Mistake: Increased bid after three losses
```

- clearly and point by point.

5. Adjust strategy next time

1. Limit refinement

If stop loss often works, reduce it by 10-20%.
Reconsider the target gain: too high a goal → extra thrust to "catch up."

2. Change the session format

Reduce the time: from 45 minutes to 30 minutes.
Reduce the number of bids (e.g. from 20 to 15).

3. Adaptation of bet size

Go to the 1% rule instead of the 2% bankroll to reduce volatility.
Use "parabolic" growth: + 0.5% bet after two consecutive wins.

6. Move on to other cases

1. Anti-game plan

Prepare a list of alternatives: walking, calling a friend, homework.
Switch to one of the cases immediately.

2. Fix return time

Schedule the next session in 24 hours or less.
In the calendar, mark "game only according to plan."

3. Discipline Award

For the correct completion of the session without "dogons" - a little encouragement (movie, book).

7. Long-term control

1. Weekly review

ParameterPlanActualCorrection
% Successful Sessions≥ 70%60%Reduce Winning Goals
Average loss≤ 200 ₴300 ₴Reduce stop loss

2. Integration with budget

Include session totals in the overall financial statement.
Assess the impact on the monthly "entertainment" budget.

3. Automate reminders

Push messages about completed and failed session criteria.
Weekly messenger summary from the "responsible partner."

Result

The correct end of the session is not an emotional "click" and not "another round," but a well-functioning process:
  • 1. Auto-stop when limit is reached,
  • 2. Emotional pause and stabilization,
  • 3. Result logging,
  • 4. Error analysis,
  • 5. Strategy adjustment,
  • 6. Moving on to other cases,
  • 7. Long-term monitoring and automation.

By following this algorithm, you will maintain discipline, protect the budget and prevent losses from resulting in a new "dogon."