Day trading can be both rewarding and demoralizing. It is rewarding when price fluctuations result in profits, but extremely discouraging when price swings result in massive losses. Losses leave a trader at the mercy of several negative emotions, including feelings of inadequacy. Other factors, besides unanticipated momentary losses, that trigger the feeling of inadequacy include a long money-losing streak, missed opportunities, or even a pervasive sense of anxiety. Hence, as you strive for success on the trading floor at all times, you should recognize that a variety of trading outcomes are possible, even for the most experienced traders, and seek ways to deal effectively with the outcomes and their aftereffects, which include negative emotions like inadequacy that might lead to failure.
Read moreNEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP) AND HYPNOSIS FOR DAY TRADERS: A SERIES PART 1: AN INTRODUCTION
Day trading is like every profession in the world: it is characterized by triumphs and trials, highs and lows, and a roller-coaster of emotions depending on different factors, including the performance of your trades; however, this truth is scarcely preached. Many people only see day trading as a quick path to fortune; they forget or sometimes ignore the fact that day trading can also be a quick path to penury because day trading fortunes can be lost as quickly as they are made. To mitigate life-wrecking losses, traders must have the right trading strategy and robust fiscal backup, but, more importantly, the right psychology. Success on the trading floor goes beyond understanding candle stick patterns and proper trade timing. The value of the mindset in the business of trading cannot be overemphasized.
Read moreSeries Grief and Heartbreak: Forgiveness - Article 3 of 6
What about forgiveness?
Forgiveness is best described as a decision to let go of feelings of anger, resentment and disappointment toward someone you believe has wronged you. However, somewhere in your mind, there may be feelings of guilt because you have a belief that you might have done something to deserve such hurt. This is especially true if you have been rejected and heartbroken by the collapse of an important, long-term relationship.
Research has shown that if you have compassion for yourself, as well as the ability to forgive yourself for perceived, or real, wrong-doings, it will help to reduce anxiety and stress caused by a broken heart.
About self-forgiveness.
Forgiving yourself is more than just putting the past behind you and moving on. Studies have indicated that facing and accepting what has happened to you, or what you have done, perception or not, it is the first step to forgiveness on both levels. By taking responsibility that you have hurt others, who have hurt you, you can avoid negative emotions like excessive regret and guilty feelings.
Remember that you do not have to wait for someone to forgive you before you can make the effort to forgive yourself. You can decide whether you want to stay bound in guilt, or move forward with confidence. If your heart has been broken and you are still reeling from the pain, begin the process of putting forgiveness into practice, which can help you reduce the issues of stress and anxiety you may be experiencing.
Repairing the damage.
Making amends is an important part of forgiveness, even if the person you most want to forgive is yourself. Apologise, if it is needed, and look for other considerate ways you can make up for your mistakes. If you are the offended one, it may seem that you are not getting any benefit from this process, but there may have other things that you regret and feel sorry for.
If you fall into a trap of brooding about your errors, it can be damaging, and make it difficult to maintain your motivation to carry on. Mistakes in a relationship may be painful, but if you are able to forgive yourself for your part in the strife, it is one of the ways to help you start to move on with your life.
Moving on.
Experts agree that the most effective way to do this is by means of hypnotherapy which can access the subconscious mind, and establish which issues are responsible for guilt feelings that hold you back. Once you get to the root causes which prevent you from forgiving yourself, a healing process can begin to take place.
Here are some of the ways therapy can help you deal with pain, grief, and heartbreak:
· You will learn how to focus on your emotions, accept that you have made a mistake, and are prepared to let it go and move on.
· Therapy will help you to change the thought patterns that may cause you to constantly criticise yourself, and take the blame for something which may not have been your fault.
· You will also learn how to approach anxious situations differently, and overcome fears by correcting irrational thoughts and negative behaviours.
The therapist can help you to create a new mindset, free of baggage and negativity, and allow you to move forward with restored confidence and self-esteem.
Series hypnosis for chronic pain: Article 3 of 3 - Bioenergetics
Bioenergetics psychotherapists maintain that there is a strong connection between mind and body. Research has indicated that what affects the body, affects the mind and vice versa. This proves that the mental defences one might use to cope with pain or stress are anchored in the body as well as the mind. The patterns are understood by the bioenergetics therapists, which gives credence to the body and mind connection.
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