Let’s face it,
Everyone makes a trading plan.
But when it’s time to take action, the plan disappears.
Emotions take over. Mistakes happen.
And losses follow.
But why does this happen?
Let’s understand the 3 real reasons traders break their plan, and how to fix them.
1. Emotions: Fear and Greed
This is the biggest enemy of your trading plan.
A little fear… and you exit too early.
A little greed… and you stay in too long.
These emotions force you to break your stop-loss, ignore your target, and make impulsive decisions.
📌 Fix:
Practice emotional awareness.
Before each trade, remind yourself, “I will follow the plan, not my feelings.”
Use breathing, affirmations, or quick meditation to calm your mind.
2. Unrealistic Expectations
Most new traders expect to double their money in one trade.
When that doesn’t happen, they lose patience.
They start overtrading or forcing setups.
📌 Fix:
Shift your goal from “making fast money” to “making smart decisions.”
Trading is a marathon, not a race. Small, consistent gains beat one lucky jackpot.
3. Lack of Discipline
It’s easy to write a plan.
It’s hard to follow it when the market moves in the opposite direction.
📌 Fix:
Write down your plan before every trade.
Keep it in front of you during the trade.
Build the habit of sticking to it, no matter what.
Discipline is a muscle. The more you train it, the stronger it gets.
Final Thought:
👉 Making a plan is easy.
Following the plan is the real game-changer.
Start small, stay consistent, and respect your process more than your profits.
What’s your biggest challenge in sticking to your plan?
Let me know in the comments.
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