Screenshots are underrated. A written journal explains what the trader thought, but a screenshot shows what the market actually looked like.
I like taking one screenshot before entry and one after exit. The before screenshot captures the setup, level, stop, and target. The after screenshot shows whether the trade followed the plan or whether the trader reacted emotionally.
Over time, patterns become obvious. Maybe entries are late. Maybe stops are too tight. Maybe the best trades all happen during one session. Without screenshots, these patterns are harder to notice.
A journal does not need to be complicated. The goal is to collect enough honest evidence that the trader can improve.
I like taking one screenshot before entry and one after exit. The before screenshot captures the setup, level, stop, and target. The after screenshot shows whether the trade followed the plan or whether the trader reacted emotionally.
Over time, patterns become obvious. Maybe entries are late. Maybe stops are too tight. Maybe the best trades all happen during one session. Without screenshots, these patterns are harder to notice.
A journal does not need to be complicated. The goal is to collect enough honest evidence that the trader can improve.
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