For a long time, I believed that a good trading day meant 'catching the wave early'.
That means:
📱 Just opened my eyes to check the price.
No coffee, no notes — already glued to the screen.
But what happens?
Even when I'm not fully awake, my mind has already started trading.
If the market is green — feel excited. If it's red — feel anxious.
That whole day becomes reactive, emotions rise and fall with the price.
And I haven't even had the chance to open the chart.
💭 Recently, I've been practicing a new habit.
A small change — but it's gradually improving the way I trade (and think).
☕ Step 1: Don't check the price before having coffee.
Don't open the app, don't look at the chart, don't read any groups.
Just spend the first 5–10 minutes of the day to… be human. Light exercise, breathing, step out onto the balcony.
📝 Step 2: Write a morning journal — just 2 lines:
What trades did I enter yesterday?
What did I do well? What did I do wrong?
This simple method helps me calm down. It reminds me that I'm not here to 'catch the perfect top or bottom', but to trade correctly.
📊 Step 3: Then open the chart.
And the surprising thing is:
When I look at the chart with a clear mind, I no longer feel drawn in.
I observe instead of react. My hands no longer shake, and my mind is clearer.
🧠 A good trading day doesn't come from a green market.
It all depends on how you approach the day.
Proactive, alert, not led by the price.
💬 What about you?
How do you start your trading day?
Is there a habit that helps you maintain your mindset before the market pulls you into the whirlwind?
Let's share together — because amidst this volatile market, a steady mindset is our greatest advantage.
