How to fix things?

[Jack Bando]

Been playing for almost a year now (not very much, 1-2 hours on a good day) My main problem is lack of focus.

I can't pay attention while playing or even think about the hand indepth. Someone bet about half the pot on a 6-10-2-J board, and I have QJ so I call. No "Did that J help him? K-J? 10-J? 6-6?" (which he had) Just call, call, lose.

And I know I should, but in live games, I never study anyone. I may know this guy plays loose or not, but that's about it.

So, anyone have advice on fixing these things?

[tubalkain]

If you're not alert and awake enough to concentrate on the game, don't play.

[Jack Bando]

I'm not saying it's lack of energy/sleep that's making me play wrong, it's me not actitly conecentrating and wondering if anyone's had the same problem and overcame it and had some advice.