It wasn’t until I started trading at a desk on screens (after leaving the open outcry trading floor) that I learned to manage Trading Anxiety
Emotions have no place in trading. The key is to remain objective, analytical, and disciplined.
Emotions Have No Place in Trading:
Being very emotional I used to experience fear, greed, and excitement throughout the day but it clouded my judgement and led to impulsive decisions that were not based on solid analysis.
Trading anxiety
Remain Objective, Analytical, and Disciplined.
Eventually after significant losses I learned to trade objectively and make decisions based on data, research, and proven strategies rather than gut feelings or emotional reactions.
The discipline now ensures I stick to my trading plan and rules to manage trading stress.
The biggest progress came when I learned to control my trade size,
Risking less led to more consistent gains & emotional control in trading.
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Stress management for traders
Successful Trading Should Be Boring and Unexciting:. stablish & learn to follow a set of predefined rules and strategies consistently.
This methodical approach makes trading predictable and routine, which might seem boring.
However, this predictability and lack of excitement are signs that you are trading systematically, minimising emotional influence and maximising your chances of long-term success.
Discipline in trading
Fully Planned Entry and Exit Strategies:
Having a clear plan for when to enter and exit trades before execution ensures you are prepared for the unexpected.
Set target prices & stop-loss levels to maintain a favourable risk-reward ratio before entering the trade.
A well-defined strategy helps me stay on course and avoid making hasty decisions based on market noise or sudden emotional reactions.
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