A thread
We are in the U.K. again in lockdown again, and it looks like we will be for several weeks at least. Many other countries are also in Full or Near Lockdowns.
Many traders work from home as it is, but lockdowns are highlighting the challenges around this. In a job
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where your ability to make good decisions, stay grounded and act objectively is vital to success, the hit from being isolated and alone, and not getting out or meeting/mixing with others is further accentuating these challenges.
Added to this is having kids & partners
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at home and having to be there for family & friends who may be struggling. We are all human, and no matter how stoic we are, this period is likely to wear on all of us. This adds extra pressure on you as a trader in a job where personal balance & clear headspace are vital.
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In the Summer it was easier to deal with, but more of this plus the short, dark, grey, cold days adds to the pressure.
On the plus side, we may be close to the end game, ‘the night is darkest just before the dawn’, but (North of the equator) we have tough weeks ahead.
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Given these pressures, and the potential impact on you & thus your performance. It’s more vital than ever to look after yourself physically, mentally, spiritually.
Try and perhaps spend less time at the screens. If find yourself spending more time at the screens, it may be
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