Many traders fall into the same trap — equating the amount of time spent in front of the screen with trading ability. I used to be like that, watching the market for over 14 hours a day, thinking that every extra second could mean an additional opportunity.

But my body revealed the truth first. When fatigue accumulated to a certain point, I suddenly realized: the true transformation into a trader doesn’t come from holding on tightly, but from learning the wisdom of letting go.

Relaxing actually helps you see the market trends more clearly.

Here are three practices that completely changed my trading rhythm:

**Tip 1: Regular "Screen Detox"**

Every 90 minutes of focused work, force yourself to step away from the screen for 10 minutes. Take a walk, do some push-ups, drink some water — give your brain a "restart" break. When you sit back down at the screen, you'll find your vision clearer and your decisions calmer. These 10 minutes may seem like a waste, but in reality, they clear out mental clutter.

**Tip 2: Write an "Emotion Journal"**

No need to record complex data. Just ask yourself: "Why did my heart race just now?" "Was that trade really about spotting an opportunity, or was it driven by frustration?" The more you record, the more you'll notice that many losses have early signs. The market never lies; we just often fail to listen carefully to our inner voice.

**Tip 3: Meditation-like Closing**

At the end of each trading day, sit quietly for 5 minutes. Take deep breaths and let go of the day's gains and losses. Allow distracting thoughts to drift away with your breath, and reset your mindset. Tomorrow is a new start, as if beginning from zero.

**Core Insight**

Letting go is never laziness; it’s about clearing the noise in your mind so that true strategies can surface. Market rises and falls won’t change because of your anxiety, nor will they turn because of your fatigue. It always operates based on objective logic, and what we can do is maintain a consistently clear mind.

Learning to pause adds a calm demeanor to your trading. Sometimes, stepping back can reveal a bigger picture. Cultivating composure amid volatility and steadily following the trend — this is the long-term path for futures and spot trading.