5 Signs You Are Lacking Trading Discipline (And How to Fix It)

1. You Keep Breaking Your Stop Loss

✅ You place SLs, but move or cancel them when the price gets close? That’s a lack of discipline.

Fix it:

Stick to your SL. Don’t override your risk plan in the heat of the moment.

2. You Chase Every Candle or News Spike

📉 Fear of missing out (FOMO) leads to overtrading and poor entries.

Fix it:

Trade only pre-defined setups. No plan = no trade.

3. You Risk Different Amounts Every Time

🎲 Random risk means random results.

Fix it:

✅ Keep your risk per trade consistent. Use 1% to 2% of capital per trade.

4. You Take Revenge Trades After Losses

😡 A losing trade triggers an emotional response, and you try to "win it back."

Fix it:

🚫 Take a break after a loss. Analyze, don’t react.

5. You Switch Strategies Too Quickly

🌀 One red trade and you abandon your system?

Fix it:

✅ Stick to one tested strategy. Journal results before deciding it doesn't work.

Conclusion:

Discipline is the real trading edge. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being consistent, focused, and in control.

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