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for me positive mindset should only come after a bad result that is when your positivity gets really tested because you will have a very huge urge to just wallow and be disappointed
before you place the bet, it’s still being called hopeful which there’s nothing wrong with but after you’ve seen the results and you remain to think you can win despite the very low chances then that is when it just turns to delusions
When your results do not meet expectations, your body produces cortisol (the stress hormone). Maintaining a positive attitude at such times is quite challenging, as your dopamine system is in a depressed state.
In my opinion, positive thinking in gambling causes more problems than it solves. If you want to lose less in gambling, use deposit limits. This technique, combined with discipline, really helps to reduce gambling expenses.