MY COMMITMENT:
I am committed to follow my trading strategy with focus and precision while my charts are open.
2 Minutes. Clear Negativity.
- Do a “power pose”. Arms above head like winning a race, pump arms, mimic winning. Reduces negative feelings. Increases testosterone.
2 Minutes. Trading Plan Review
- Check NQ/ES. Is there swing potential or will you focus on base hits?
- Review Day Trade patterns and setups. Confirm these are the only patterns you trade.
- Keep setups next to you during the session.
2 Minutes. Strategy Visualization
- Visualize your range strategy.
- Imagine wins and losses. See yourself not affected by either.
- Be realistic. Imagine trades that are slow to move towards your target. Imagine trades with slippage. Rehearse what you do and your ideal emotional state.
2 Minutes. Dominant Trading Theme.
- You do not need to have a directional expectation to trade well. Be ready and open to the market’s moves.
- Have orders ready before the price trades. Either limit or buy/top limit orders. Be fast and be ready.
2 Minutes. Parts Negotiation.
- You should be feeling ready to trade. Calm, assertive, disciplined.
- If not, note the part of yourself in protest. Negotiate with it to calm it.
Trading Specific Tasks : Check news, watchlists ready, charts platform open, position size considered. These come last so you’re not distracted from the rest of the routine.