using a stop loss while learning and developing the strategy for yourself is a good thing, i did it for a period of time and then stopped using it once i was confident enough, however, taking a loss after being in profit is not good, that's where you need to develop your skills...
what was your target? did you have one? during your post review, what would of been an ideal target for both trades? why didn't you take it?
the first trade should of been closed on prior support and the second trade should of been closed after the double bottom, in both cases, all you needed was a break of most recent support to make profit and exit...
i think the timing on your entries has been improving, you just need to focus on your exit strategy now, you are doing very well, best of luck to you!
every minute matters!
