How to maintain balance in the fictional Premier League

imaginary Premier League It can be great fun, FPL expert Blake Hurst writes.

It is my favorite hobby but it can also test your patience and mentality. Each manager – even the best – will test his highest levels and lowest levels in one season.

That is why it is important to remember that the FPL is the marathon race, not a race – and even after the most difficult games, there is always a field for apostasy.

As a person who loves psychology, I often apply it to my FPL management. The truth is that the FPL can affect mental health if it stops being enjoyable or becomes the main port of stress.

Here are some simple ways to maintain the perspective and protect your mind during the season of the season.

FPL 2025/26: Return and keep the perspective

The disappointment in FPL is inevitable. Perhaps I sold Mohamed Salah and saw him scored a trilogy or turned the only player who returned great.

You will feel frustrated, and this is normal. But in the broader context of 38 Gameweeks, one goal was waived in the team captain, or one goal of the decision of a painful seat barely concerned.

When things get worse, mention yourself: Is this really important to you within a year?

Do you care that Cole Palmer in GW23 is empty within years? Maybe not.

Taking this mental step back helps reduce the size of the problem and makes it easy to go forward.

Premier League: Focus on what you can control

You cannot control what is happening on the field. You cannot control deviations, penalties, or managers who withdraw your player after 59 minutes.

At the end of the day, 11 men kicking football on the field. What you can control is your thinking process – using data, eye test and intestinal instinct to set your team.

Once the deadline passes, you have done everything you can. Just like the test delivery, the result is from your hands. The energy that exceeds that point is not lost.

FPL Play: The Operation on the result

FPL managers know the difference between bad decision and bad luck.

If you are a captain Halland Against the stalled defense, which is voids, this is still a smart and logical invitation.

Don’t let bad luck convince you that your operation was defective. In the long run, the good decisions taken constantly will carry you beyond chasing each individual result.

“The right decision, the wrong result” is a very common phrase in the FPL.

Fantasy team: embrace its lowest levels

It may seem strange but the drop is what makes UPS very rewarding. If every gameweek game is a green stock, the suspense will disappear and the game will lose meaning.

The bad weeks sharpen that good and this challenge is part of the FPL value and why we enjoy it a lot. You have to realize how important its lowest levels are in the FPL (and in life!)

Separate and reset the fictional Premier League

If the FPL reaches you, separate for a while. Go abroad, click on the gym, cooking, and contact a member of his family – do anything that creates a distance between you and the game.

Do not live on “What if one step has made a mistake. Convert your attention to something positive, you can reset your mind.

Reducing social media when playing FPL

The scrolling is rarely helps (Twitter) after an approximate week. Seeing others celebrate their lifting while smoke on a red -frustrating red arrow.

If you feel a tendency, register a little exit. Protecting your head space is always more important than participating in every discussion or highlighting the topic.

I am looking for humor in the fictional Premier League

Sometimes you just need to laugh at tampering. This special goal in the 93rd minute or your captain ski is a penalty – it is held if you have the player, but it’s objective is funny.

Even in the best season ever, when I finished 149th in the world, I had weeks where each player was individual, and I had weeks where I presented 14 indicators, and I had unnamed weeks.

At that time, it was painful – but looking back, I can smile on it because the FPL is full of these strange little stories.

Remember why you play FPL

In her heart, FPL You are supposed to add joy – to deepen your love for football, create contacts and make watching matches more overwhelming.

Yes, it is competitive and sometimes installed, but it is never worth sacrificing your mental luxury. If you stop fun, take a step back.

And if you are struggling, please remember that you are not alone. My DMS is open to x (Dyche_Ball) If anyone wants to speak.

It is just a game, but for some of us, it’s more. Society and friendships that you make along the road deserve every height, low and between.

A lot of love, and we wish you success for the next season.