Pre-Market
- Review global news and key economic events
- Mark higher-timeframe levels
- Review open positions and orders
- Define scenario A and scenario B for the day
In-Market
- Execute your plan, nothing else
- Note any deviations in a live log
- Take breaks — a screen fatigued mind loses money
Post-Market
- Journal every trade, closed or still open
- Screenshot key charts
- Rate discipline 1–10
- Note one improvement for tomorrow
Weekly and Monthly
- Weekly: review journal, group by setup, adjust rules if needed
- Monthly: overall expectancy, drawdown analysis, larger goals
Key Takeaways
- A routine turns trading into a profession.
- Structure your day so decisions are made in advance.
- Consistency beats intensity.