MSJ Guides ←ARTICLE NO. 04 | PUBLISHED: July 23, 2026
Trading Psychology Journal: Track PRE & POST Emotions
Emotions become manageable when they move from vague memories to reviewable data. PRE and POST logging separates decision causes from reactions to outcomes.
Before the trade
Record fear, greed, urgency, overconfidence, fatigue and FOMO before entry. Intensity is often more useful than the emotion label alone.
After the trade
POST emotions reveal reactions to outcomes. Anger after a loss may trigger revenge trading; excitement after a win may increase position size.
What the data reveals
Compare average P&L, frequency and emotion combinations. When one state repeatedly appears with plan violations, create a specific stop rule for it.