Module 16: Putting It All Together — Daily Routine

Here is a structured daily routine that incorporates everything from this course.[^36]

Pre-Market (30-60 Minutes Before Session Open)

1. Check the economic calendar: Identify any high-impact news releases (NFP, CPI, FOMC, GDP). Avoid trading during these events as a beginner.
2. Review higher timeframe charts (Daily/4H): Determine the trend direction and mark major supply/demand zones on each of your instruments.
3. Build your watchlist: Identify 2-4 instruments that are approaching key zones with clear setups developing.
4. Set price alerts: Place alerts at the key zones so you're notified when price arrives.
5. Review your trading plan rules: Read them before the session to prime your execution.

During the Session

6. Wait for price to reach your zones: Do not force trades. If nothing is at your zones, do nothing.
7. Confirm with lower timeframe: When price reaches a zone, switch to your execution timeframe and look for candlestick confirmation.[^16]
8. Execute according to your plan: Enter, set stop-loss, set take-profit. Then step back.
9. Do not move your stop-loss (unless trailing it in profit according to your rules).
10. Manage your emotions: If you hit your max daily loss, close the platform and walk away.

Post-Market (15-30 Minutes After Session Close)

11. Journal every trade: Record all the fields from Module 14.
12. Take screenshots: Save chart images of your setups.
13. Rate your execution: Did you follow the plan? Score yourself 1-10.
14. Identify improvements: Write one thing you'll do better tomorrow.