I walked away from playing for a week after a rather long downswing that was starting to get to me.

During that time I was thinking of ways to improve my game and when I started playing again I felt that I had improved alot. It sounds strange, that "not" playing can improve your game.

But I dont think I would be playing poker today without that week. Anyway, what I'm trying to say, walking away from the game dont hafto be a bad thing if you spend the time well.