1) Pre-commit to your next three trades
Before the session starts, define your acceptable setups. If a trade does not match, it is a no-trade. This removes decision-making under stress.
2) Add a cooldown rule after a loss
Require a timed break or checklist after a loss. A cooldown forces a reset and prevents impulsive re-entry.
3) Reduce size after emotional spikes
Trade smaller when you feel agitated or euphoric. Size is the strongest emotional amplifier.
4) Use a rule validation checklist
A checklist stops you from rationalizing poor entries. ClearEntry provides pre-trade validation so you cannot skip the discipline step.
5) Tag emotions in your journal
Emotional tracking helps you identify patterns. Review the situations that lead to impulsive trades and build rules to prevent them.
6) Review the last 20 trades weekly
Weekly reviews show whether revenge trades are rising. If they are increasing, tighten your rules or reduce volume.
7) Define “no-trade” days
After a high-stress event or losing streak, it may be better to stand aside. Protecting your capital is a discipline win.
8) Separate recovery goals from profit goals
Trying to win it back fast creates bad trades. Focus on one well-executed trade, not the recovery number.
9) Use automated reminders
Set reminders in your workflow to pause before entry. Even a 10 second pause reduces impulsive entries.
10) Build a rule-break cost report
When you can see the financial impact of revenge trades, behavior changes. ClearEntry highlights the cost of rule-breaking in your analytics.