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Notes on journaling better.
Journaling, trading psychology and process — practical writing from the traders behind Candela. No signals, no predictions, no financial advice.
Why every serious trader keeps a journal — and why yours never sticks
Most traders have started a journal. Almost none are still writing in it three months later. The problem isn't discipline — it's that most journals are built to be abandoned.
How to journal a losing week without lying to yourself
Losing weeks are where journals die — and where they matter most. A practical structure for reviewing a red week honestly, without spiralling or sugar-coating.
The 10-minute weekly review that compounds
You don't need a Sunday deep-dive that takes half the afternoon. You need a short, repeatable review you'll actually do every week. Here's the structure we use.