Dealing with our feelings is facing, accepting, and working through them. We will always have emotions, so we must learn to deal with them. If repressed, they will find a way to come out as in depression, anxieties, panic, etc and will de-motivate us.

Winning Mental States

Daily self-assessment is important for learning how to manage your emotional state. Early each morning, take a few moments to determine how you are feeling. Ask yourself a few questions such as: Am I rested? Did I sleep well last night? How am I feeling right now? Am I carrying any unresolved grievances with me today?

It may be beneficial to keep a diary of your feelings.

Some questions you could ask yourself when you are writing in your diary/log are:

What am I feeling when I entered/exited the trade?
When did it start to change?
What does it make me want to do?
What were the triggers for this emotion?
What pictures come to mind as I feel it?
When else have I felt it? Is it familiar or something new?

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