A mindset-focused post explaining three of the most common mental traps traders fall into — and how to avoid them using simple shifts in awareness.
Outline:
- Trap 1: “This time is different” — when overconfidence kicks in
- Trap 2: “I missed it, now I must catch up” — revenge trading
- Trap 3: “If I’m not trading, I’m falling behind” — overtrading anxiety
- Solutions: Breathing breaks, journaling, pre-defined limits
- Closing: Trading is a reflection of self-control, not just skill