A consistent ritual (review rules, check bias checklist, physical preparation) to enter the trading session in a neutral, focused state.
Detailed Trade Journal
Record not only P&L but emotional state, rule adherence, and any deviation rationale. Weekly reviews reveal patterns faster than intuition.
Automation as Emotional Firewall
The ultimate psychological advantage: removing human intervention from execution. Machines do not experience fear, greed, or hope.
Mindfulness & Detachment
Regular practice (meditation, breathing exercises) to observe thoughts without acting on them. Treat each trade as a single data point in a large sample.
