Sampson Jacob answered the question How do you maintain your concentration while trading?

How do you maintain your concentration while trading?

How do you maintain your concentration while trading? How do you avoid getting bored or experiencing burnout from constantly monitoring the charts, all while staying attentive to your trading activities?In my case, the struggle arises from excessive chart-watching, leading to boredom during quiet market moments or fatigue from over-attentiveness. There are times when the perfect trading setup emerges, but I'm either too tired or not mentally prepared to take action.Do any of you engage in activities like watching TV or listening to music to help? Any advice to share?

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Sampson Jacob

Limit the amount of time you trade to a consistent schedule. For example, I only trade between 9:30-12. If my setup occurs at 1, I’m not going to take it, as I won’t be in front of the chart anymore.

Trading is a performative thing, you can’t spend all day doing it or it’ll wear you down. Just pick the best 2-3 hours of the day for you and only trade during that time, skip the rest. Trading for more than 3 hours can start to have a negative impact on your performance anyway, which you don’t want. Why trade for longer if it’s only going to reduce how much money you make??

I also listen to music and browse and/or watch something while waiting. But I don’t have to wait long, as my trading schedule is only 2.5 hours.

Last updated: 11/01/2023 03:38

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ManJawa

Kita kena faham apa market buat waktu itu untuk kita mendapatkan jawapan harga kehadapan. Bila kita faham kita akan ada tumpuan.

Last updated: 05/11/2025 04:15

Kirk Browne

I have a movie going in the background. Sometimes one that I’ve already seen but like a lot. That way I can follow it even without being too focused on it.

Last updated: 11/01/2023 03:39

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