Absolutely, Psychology is undeniably a massive part of trading, and I'm with you – it might as well be 99% of the game. I totally relate to those times when I knew what I should do, but emotions hijacked the wheel.
Interesting idea to run a live journal, actually. I haven't stumbled upon something like this before and I especially had no clue this could be helpful in terms of psychology.
My emotions control strategy just includes limitation of opened deals per day. There's nothing surprising in it, basically. Cause when I have a strict schedule, it helps me to realize that I should make these deals regardless of the outcome. What is surprising - I have never had any days with losses only. Sometimes, there's a deposit drawdown bu the next day I cover it.
Guys besides not over-leveraging, I would really recommend you guys changing your diet and have a good sleeping
scedule. You will-power is limited and you need to really protect it.
