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Recovery

One thing professional athletes and good traders have in common is understanding the value of a solid recovery plan. Looking after both your physical and mental health is important for handling the booms and busts, so read our top tips and tricks for effective recovery.

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Approaching markets using psychological fitness with Tom Basso

Why is it important for traders to have a positive attitude and a solid trading plan? Tom Basso explains that maintaining psychological fitness and having strong discipline is crucial for performing as a trader. Read more.

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Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

RECOVERY | PSYCHOLOGICAL FITNESS • RISK MANAGEMENT • DIVERSIFICATION

Reading time: 36 minutes | Trading level: Intermediate

The power of positivity
with Louise Bedford

Learn how the power of positivity can help you overcome the emotional rollercoaster of trading financial markets. Read more

Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

RECOVERY

INSPIRATION • POSITIVITY • RESILIENCE

Reading time: 7 minutes

Trading level: Intermediate

Exploring stress management for traders with Luke Mathers

How does stress affect you and your decision-making process? Luke Mathers has some interesting techniques to explain why getting rid of stress isn't necessarily the solution. Read more

Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

RECOVERY

STRESS • RECOVERY • POSITIVITY

Reading time: 28 minutes

Trading level: Beginner

Is Trading Stressful?

Understand the difference between trading stress and pressure, and how navigating the two can help you stick to your trading strategy. Read more

Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

RECOVERY

STRESS • RECOVERY • MANAGING STRESS

Reading time: 6 minutes

Trading level: Beginner

Fast growth mindset missteps
with Bill Moore

Understand what cognitive biases are, and how you can manage them when trading. Get professional insights from quant, trader and entrepreneur Bill Moore. Read more

Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

HABIT FORMATION

BIASES • TRADER PERSONA • MANAGING EMOTIONS

Reading time: 32 minutes

Trading level: Intermediate

Are your money scripts holding you back?

Learn how our parents’ and grandparents’ attitudes towards money can shape how we feel about trading and investing. Read more

Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

HABIT FORMATION

MONEY BELIEFS • ATTITUDES TO MONEY • BIASES

Reading time: 5 minutes

Trading level: Intermediate

JOMO is the New FOMO: Trade
with the Joy of Missing Out

FOMO vs JOMO: that one letter makes all the difference. JOMO substitutes ‘fear’ for ‘joy’, suggesting that not only is it OK to miss out – it’s actually something to be relished. JOMO is an important concept for traders, emphasizing the need to take a step back, think, plan and enjoy, rather than rushing into trades through the anxiety of missing out. Read more

Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

HABIT FORMATION

JOMO • FOMO • DISCIPLINE

Reading time: 5 minutes

Trading level: Intermediate

FEATURE VIDEO

High impact sleep strategies with Frank Cahill

Clinical psychologist Dr Frank Cahill shares his top tips for improving sleep quality so you can focus better when trading. Read more

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Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

RECOVERY
RECOVERY • SLEEP • RISK MANAGEMENT

Reading time: 35 minutes | Trading level: Beginner

JOMO is the New FOMO: Trade
with the Joy of Missing Out

FOMO vs JOMO: that one letter makes all the difference. JOMO substitutes ‘fear’ for ‘joy’, suggesting that not only is it OK to miss out – it’s actually something to be relished. JOMO is an important concept for traders, emphasizing the need to take a step back, think, plan and enjoy, rather than rushing into trades through the anxiety of missing out. Read more

Article publication date:

HABIT FORMATION

JOMO • FOMO • DISCIPLINE

Reading time: 5 minutes

Trading level: Intermediate

How to trade consistently without having a perfect strategy

Discover the smart ways to consistently trade financial markets without necessarily having a perfect strategy. Read more

Written by

Warren Venketas

Warren Venketas

Analyst, DailyFX

Article publication date:

HABIT FORMATION

TRADING STRATEGY • TRADING PLAN • RISK MANAGEMENT

Reading time: 3 minutes

Trading level: Intermediate

How to create a trading plan
in 7 steps

Get expert insight into how successful traders create their trading plans to help set themselves up for success. Read more

Written by

Richard Snow

Richard Snow

Analyst, DailyFX

Article publication date:

HABIT FORMATION

TRADING PLAN • TRADING STRATEGY • RISK MANAGEMENTT

Reading time: 4 minutes

Trading level: Beginner

Fast growth mindset missteps
with Bill Moore

Understand what cognitive biases are, and how you can manage them when trading. Get professional insights from quant, trader and entrepreneur Bill Moore. Read more

Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

HABIT FORMATION

BIASES • TRADER PERSONA • MANAGING EMOTIONS

Reading time: 32 minutes

Trading level: Intermediate

Markets not gone your way? Try this

Delve into the psychology behind trading setbacks and learn actionable strategies to finetune your mindset for a better outcome. Read more

Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

RECOVERY

RECOVERY • FEAR • MENTAL CONTROL

Reading time: 8 minutes

Trading level: Beginner

JOMO is the New FOMO: Trade
with the Joy of Missing Out

FOMO vs JOMO: that one letter makes all the difference. JOMO substitutes ‘fear’ for ‘joy’, suggesting that not only is it OK to miss out – it’s actually something to be relished. JOMO is an important concept for traders, emphasizing the need to take a step back, think, plan and enjoy, rather than rushing into trades through the anxiety of missing out. Read more

Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

HABIT FORMATION

JOMO • FOMO • DISCIPLINE

Reading time: 5 minutes

Trading level: Intermediate

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Introduction to recovery

With over three decades of trading experience, learn from trader and trading mentor Louise Bedford how to recover effectively and maximise your results.

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Written by

Louise Bedford

Louise Bedford

Analyst

Article publication date:

RECOVERY | RECOVERY • STRESS • SETBACKS

Reading time: 21 minutes | Trading level: Beginner

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Learn from our trading expert Louise Bedford how to get off the joy-despair rollercoaster and objectively, effectively execute your trading plan.

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Introduction to recovery

With over three decades of trading experience, learn from expert trader and trading mentor Louise Bedford how to recover effectively and maximise your results.

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