I try to keep positive thoughts. I know there are deer in the area......I put myself in the best spot.........I heard a shot so I know the deer are still moving, stuff like that. I think that confidence in my stand location is the thing thats keeps me in the stand. I see most of my deer between 9am and 11am. (If I' m Awake) You might be the type that needs to still hunt. Move into the wind a little ways then wait about 30 mins before you move again. I have a friend that hunts this way in pine thickets and has real good luck. But be sure to wear your orange if you do that.
good luck