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at all possible. Pushing yourself to learn or do something uninteresting only drains mental and physical energy. And when you must learn or do something uninteresting to you, don't waste emotion complaining about it. |
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3. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Walking through the world sleep-deprived makes everyday noise seem more excruciating. It will also contribute to short-sighted decisions when we are trading. |
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4. Limit the amount of gratuitous stimulation-bombardment that you subject yourself to. Watching violent shows on TV; overdosing on negative and violent news; spending too much time around highly anxious, depressed, and negative people; and indulging in violent adventure films with special effects will all take their toll over time. Limit the amount of time you spend in loud restaurants, theaters, or concert arenas. Limit the amount of time spent listening to talk radio or senseless television shows. |
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5. Listen to soothing music. Do other activities that you know will calm your body and quiet your mind, such as slow walks in a natural setting, taking a bubble bath, lovingly preparing a meal, or giving and receiving a message with a loved one. |
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6. Learn to meditate. Become more aware of your inner world and quiet the body as a preventative against stress and burnout. We offered a beginning meditation in the last chapter. |
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7. Establish a meaningful, consistent, and satisfying sexual relationship. This will be nourishing, supportive and promote a deepening emotional connection. It will also help in relieving physical stress. Consciously learn to extend the pleasant halo effect (the time you feel more relaxed and open) after sex for longer periods of time. |
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8. Establish a regular exercise routine. This will help cope with stress, fight off low energy, depressive tendencies, and tone the body and strengthen the heart. This is especially important if you are spending a number of hours daily in front of the monitor trading. |
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9. Make friends and acquaintances. This will promote mutual sharing of activities, ideas, experiences, and problem solving. Others help us understand that we are not alone and may provide needed support when we are under stress. Try to share interests with others that have nothing to do with trading, investing, or the business and financial world. |
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10. Take complete breaks from trading, watching the market, and from even turning on the computer. See what it's like to be disconnected |
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