Staying calm when trading

                It is important that you always stay calm when trading, even when you are having a difficult time in the market.   If you do not stay calm in the markets when they are going against you it can be dire to your account.

                First of all if you are not calm it will be harder for you to examine the situation and look for the best possible plan of action.  That can be as helpful in the stock market as it can be in all areas in life.

                Another great reason you want to remain calm in the stock market is because of the effects of not being calm.  If you panic you are likely to make many mistakes in the market. The mistakes that you make when trading cost you money.  In this case it is best not to panic.

                In addition to staying calm it is always better to remain positive at all times.  The more negativity you associate with the stock market the harder it will be for you to make money with it.  You must be positive in order to become a great trader.

                Staying patient can also be a great way to cope with a market situation that may be hard to trade.  You can always stay out when the markets get too volatile and get back in when they have picked a direction.  This way you will not lose money when you are confused about which way the markets are heading. 

                Staying calm is really the corner stone to successful trading.  As a trader you need to be able to make decisions in all market cycles that can greatly help or hurt you.  If you are unable to remain calm it is best to exit your trades and take a vacation.  When you feel better then come back and do it again.