Trading Journal Mistake Log Template

What to capture in every mistake entry

• Mistake category (entry timing, sizing, exits, discipline, risk override)
• Setup and market context when the mistake happened
• Trigger that led to the mistake (emotion, rushed decision, unclear rule)
• Direct impact on result or risk profile
• Corrective rule to test in the next week

Weekly mistake log review template

1. Group mistakes by category and count frequency for the week.
2. Identify one high-impact repeat mistake to prioritize.
3. Write one behavior change rule and one environment change.
4. Define how you will verify compliance in next week's review.
5. Carry unresolved patterns into a monthly trend summary.

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