Trading Under Pressure: When Emotions Take Over

There was a time when the pressure of trading got to me. The market moved fast, and I felt like I had to act quickly or miss out. Fear, greed, and panic ruled my decisions instead of logic.

The Day Emotions Took Over
I remember one trade vividly. I jumped in because I didn’t want to miss what looked like a sure win. It turned against me, and instead of cutting my losses, I froze. I held on, hoping it would turn around—it didn’t.

By the end of the day, I wasn’t just frustrated with the loss. I was frustrated with myself.

What Emotional Trading Did to Me

-Clouded my thinking: Fear stopped me from taking good trades.
-Chased losses: Greed pushed me into setups that weren’t part of my plan.
-Made everything feel heavier: Every loss hit harder, and I felt stuck.

How I Turned It Around

I started journaling my trades to identify patterns. When I felt fear or greed, I’d take a moment to breathe and refocus. Slowly, I learned to trust my strategy, not my emotions.

What I Learned

-Trading is as much mental as it is technical.
-Reacting emotionally doesn’t work—it’s a fast track to mistakes.
-Staying calm and focused leads to better decisions.

If trading feels overwhelming or your emotions are taking control, you’re not alone. DM me—I’ve been there and can help. I also have a webinar this Sunday that will help you tackle this challenge.


Kris/Mindbloome Exchange
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