For a long time, my day began with chaos: I would open the platform without focus, jump between charts, and search for “the opportunity of the moment.” The result? Impulsive decisions, emotions on edge, and a roller coaster of results.

Until I realized that I couldn't expect consistent results with inconsistent habits. I needed order. So I designed my own trading routine. One that would not only help me trade better, but also feel better.

Here's what my day looks like today. Maybe it will inspire you to create your own.

Morning: winning the day before trading

7:00 a.m. – Wake up without screens

No charts, news, or notifications. I take 30 minutes for myself: coffee, a quick read, or journaling. I prepare my mind before my platform.

7:30 a.m. – Physical movement

A little exercise or a walk. It's not for aesthetics, it's for mental clarity. Moving my body activates my focus.

8:00 a.m. – Emotional check-in

Before opening the platform, I ask myself three questions:

How am I feeling today?

Is there anything that could cloud my judgment?

Am I in a good state of mind to trade?

If I'm not feeling well, I decide not to trade. It's as simple (and difficult) as that.

Pre-market: prepare, don't improvise

8:30 a.m. – Technical analysis and planning

I review the assets I follow. I mark key areas, possible scenarios, entry/exit points. I'm not looking to predict, I'm looking to be ready.

9:00 a.m. – Write my plan for the day

I write down what I will look for today, what conditions I will trade under, and what I will avoid. This gives me direction. If I have doubts during the day, I return to this plan.

Operations: precision and control

9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Trading window

I only trade during this time frame. I set an end-of-session alarm. Maximum number of trades: 2 per day. I use a checklist before entering:

Does it fit my strategy?

Am I emotionally neutral?

Do I have a defined stop and target?

If the answer is not a resounding yes, I don't enter.

After trading: learning and disconnecting

12:15 p.m. – Brief review of the day

I write down results and emotions. It's not just about how much I won or lost, but how I behaved. Did I follow my plan? What can I improve?

12:30 p.m. onwards – Total shutdown

I close platforms. I devote myself to other activities. I study, read, spend time with my family. I learned that disconnecting is as important as trading well.

What changed with this routine?

I reduced impulsive mistakes.

I improved my focus.

I enjoy the process more.

I am more efficient: I trade less, but better.

I feel more professional.

Now I don't wake up anxious about the market. I wake up with a plan, a structure, a purpose.

What about you?

You don't need to copy my routine. You need to design your own. One that fits your lifestyle, your strategy, and your mental rhythm. But it should have one thing in common: intention.

Because a trader who takes their routine seriously takes their results seriously.