The cost of trading frustration is missed opportunities.
Here is how to get over emotional trading (and not blow up your trading account):
1/ Embrace the suck
Frustration is part of the game. Accept it, don’t fight it
– Notice when you’re getting worked up
– Take a deep breath, count to ten
– Say “This too shall pass” out loud
Reminder: Frustration is a sign you care. Channel it productively
2/ The power of boring
Routine kills frustration. It’s your secret weapon against chaos
– Create a pre-trading checklist
– Stick to set trading hours
– Review your trades at fixed times
Pro tip: Embrace boredom. It’s where consistent profits hide
3/ The art of saying no
Master the most powerful word in trading: No
– Set strict entry criteria
– Walk away from iffy setups
– Learn to love missing out
Mantra: No trade is better than a bad trade
4/ The “So What?” strategy
Most setbacks don’t matter in the long run. Act like it
– Ask “Will this matter in a year?”
– List 3 things worse than this loss
– Find the lesson in every mistake
Truth bomb: Your reaction matters more than what happens
5/ Taming your inner trader
Your mind’s your best friend and worst enemy. Choose wisely
– Name your emotions as they come
– Write down your thought process
– Challenge your assumptions regularly
Key lesson: Your biggest opponent is the one in the mirror
6/ The power of the pause
In the heat of frustration, doing nothing is doing something
– Set a mandatory 1-day cool-off period after a win/loss
– Go for a quick walk or stretch
– Revisit your trading plan
Golden rule: Never make decisions when you’re heated
7/ The gratitude flip
Shift your focus from what’s wrong to what’s right
– List 3 things you’re grateful for in trading
– Celebrate small wins, no matter how tiny
– Thank the market for its lessons
Mind hack: Gratitude and frustration can’t coexist. Choose wisely
8/ The long game mindset
Zoom out. Way out. Further than that
– Set 5-year trading goals
– Review your progress monthly
– Imagine explaining your trades to your future self
Truth: Most trading frustrations are just speed bumps on a long road
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