Introduction
Impulsive trades are often state-driven, not strategy-driven. Train state first with simple, repeatable mindfulness tools.
Why Mindfulness Matters
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Lowers stress reactivity
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Enhances attention and working memory
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Improves emotional regulation during losses and drawdowns
Pre-Market Protocol (5 minutes)
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Coherent breathing: inhale 5s, exhale 5s, repeat
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Visualization: see the day’s process (setups, risk limits, review)
Between-Trade Reset (2 minutes)
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10 slow breaths
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Note emotions and urge to trade; return to checklist
Post-Close Decompression (10 minutes)
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Breathing + reflective journaling: wins, misses, lessons, tomorrow’s plan
Weekly Mindfulness Ladder
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Week 1–2: 5 min/day breathing
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Week 3–4: add 5 min body scan or short meditation
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Week 5+: 10–15 min daily; mid-session 2-min resets
Journal Prompts
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What state was I in before the trade?
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Did I follow my checklist?
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What signal vs noise did I act on?
CTA
Access guided audio for pre-market, mid-session, and post-close routines.
