All developing traders know who we ideally will become as consistently profitable traders once we more fully dial in our process and our behaviors. We’ll lock down impulse control and only execute per our clearly defined system so that we can experience compounding success. But also, we are humans and many of us occasionally still succumb to poor habits like engaging with our fomo, revenge trading, overconfidence, or over-trading. And then there are the larger outside influences that can temporarily derail our progress and force us to pivot and adjust yet again. What we are seeking is trader maturity so that we can leverage up appropriately with less hesitation and accept small losses without fear. In this episode, the Market Mamas cover it all from this critical growth period for all traders. Thanks for joining us!

In this episode, Market Mamas discuss the experiences of day trading, focusing on Kendra's recent particularly challenging trading day. Kendra walks us through the difficult lessons learned in participating in a market that does not favor her trading edge. They explore the psychological effects of winning streaks, the emotional turmoil of trading on tilt, and the importance of understanding market conditions. The conversation emphasizes the need for reflection, personal growth, and support in overcoming setbacks and maintaining a positive trading mindset. Our best trading days are ahead!

This Market Mamas episode is for all our growing day traders and high achievers out there. The reality is, we have got to prioritize and stay cognizant of how we show up as our personal trading coaches every trading session and every day. As developing traders, we have to expect many “failures” to help teach us as we grow! A failure is simply feedback that what you tried in a given situation was less than ideal and you should study a better way to approach it when that setup presents itself again. If failures are meant to be teachers, we then have to shut down the unhelpful emotions, such as regret, anger or depression, so that we can in fact accept the lessons! This is such a critical psychological lesson for us all to really hear and internalize. We can be strong, positive, productive trading coaches to ourselves if we so choose to manage ourselves that way and the value from this approach is incredibly powerful and truly essential! Ideally, we allow our trading journey to be full of excitement, learning, little victories mixed with the lesson days, and graceful anticipation for what the challenges of each new level will present. Join us in the conversation of this episode. Our best trading days are ahead!

Join us as we celebrate a major milestone for our podcast in the Market Mamas 100th episode! In a rare opportunity, we were able to film this episode together on a trip to San Francisco in October. Also on that trip, Becky & Kendra captured some great pictures on our second Market Mamas photo shoot, enjoyed some in person bonding time with many of our fellow day trading friends, and took in the sights. With such sincerity, we thank you all for being a part of our Market Mamas trading psychology community! Cheers to the next 100!

Nasdaq futures day trader Kendra shares her growth and perseverance as she recently ran her first full marathon. Market Mamas Becky and Kendra explore the many parallels between the challenges of trading and distance running, emphasizing the importance of mindset, resilience, and flexibility within any plan. The conversation transitions into day trading executions, outcomes, and the lessons learned throughout a week of trading experience. Market Mamas highlight the significance of patience, risk management, self-reflection, and giving yourself grace as we grow and achieve all our greatest goals in due time!

Overall, the stock market is bullish. But Market Mama Becky is still working tirelessly to get past a persistent bearish bias with her trading! In this episode, she recounts a challenging day for her that should have been so much easier. Day trading the futures instrument YM, Becky relives shorting a bullish morning, the lessons she gained, and the important reminders all traders can learn from. Biases can seriously impact a trading session, and we must always remain vigilant and aware so that we are trading our data and system effectively. Becky reminds viewers that It's important to accept losses without shame and states, "It's possible to use reasonable disappointment as a catalyst for growth." The hosts also highlight the extreme difficulties one faces in day trading and significance of community support in navigating the ups and downs. Thanks for joining the market mamas in this conversation!

In this episode, Market-Mama Kendra discusses her experiences as futures day trader, focusing on the challenges and lessons learned throughout the week. Kendra shares her trading recap, emphasizing the importance of mindset and psychology in trading, saying "Every day felt like a test." Kendra and Becky explore the significance of maintaining a defensive approach during tough market conditions and the necessity of having a solid trade management plan. The conversation highlights the reality of trading, where maintenance weeks are just as important as big wins, and the importance of showing up and trying in the long game of trading.

For this episode, Market-Mama Becky shares her recent family vacation and how reinvigorating time away can be, but also how much really goes into orchestrating such time away. As busy creators of our futures, it is an investment of time as much as anything to work around these memory-building adventures. Once back to her day trading, Becky was so grateful that the skills and habits she had cultivated as a devoted and evolving trader were still as present as ever. She details two of her favorite day trading setups that she was able to capitalize on, along with some great tips for other traders!