Even though you have to work fast when you are using day trading methods it is worth taking the time to pen everything down. Again this is a habit you can train yourself into while in demo. You’ll be amazed how much it helps you to grasp why things went wrong or right when they actually did. An easy spreadsheet recording your position, the signal(s) and the opening and closing costs is sufficient during trading. Afterward you may need to add a comment.

This is a well known trading and investment rule. Don’t gamble on something that nearly fits your system but not really. There’s possibly a reason why the system is set up for the signals that it has, and if the market doesn’t fit, do not force it. Equally if you’re sick or under pressure about another area of your life, it can be better to stay away from the market, particularly while you are still a relative noob. There will be other and better opportunities to learn day trading when you are feeling in peak condition.