Should I trade today, or am I not in the right state to trade?
Check What's True This Morning
Answer honestly before you place your first trade of the day.
Your Readiness
Check every statement that's true for you this morning, then click Calculate to see your readiness read.
How this is scored
Each checked statement adds one point. Your score out of 8 sorts into three tiers: not today (0 to 3), caution (4 to 6), and ready (7 to 8).
This checklist covers physical state (sleep, hunger, substances), emotional state (stress, anger, anxiety), and process readiness (plan reviewed, stopping point set).
None of these conditions guarantee a good trading day, and failing one doesn't guarantee a bad one. This is a quick gut check, not a diagnosis.
Trading impaired, exhausted, or specifically trying to win back a prior loss is one of the more common ways a single bad session turns into a much worse one.
If your score comes back "not today," the honest move for a lot of traders is closing the platform, not lowering the bar until the checklist passes.
Risk & liability disclaimer: This checklist is a self-reflection tool based on statements you check yourself. It is not medical, psychological, or financial advice, and it does not diagnose impairment, fatigue, or any condition. Trading involves risk of loss regardless of your physical or emotional state. Trading Habits is not a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, or medical professional. If you're concerned about substance use, sleep, or your emotional state affecting your life beyond trading, consider speaking with a licensed professional.
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