During this time of the year traders are likely to perform poorly as market conditions aren't good, and during this time traders must exercise discipline and cease trading. Christmas is a time for families and a relaxing time spent with loved ones. So do yourself a favor and take a break. The markets and opportunities will always be there when you get back. This may be the best trading decision you can make during this time and as well you can recharge your mental batteries for when you'll start trading again.
The way that we use our time has become more and more important as long work hours can be a health risk, especially when it comes to trading which is very demanding business. Indubitably trading can do damage to your mental health as you are constantly faced with making big decisions and you can easily go through a swing of emotions. These emotional swings and emotional stresses do impact on your mental state and can ultimately affect your trading decisions.
That's why it's important to schedule a break from trading, this might the best trading decision you could make as you're able to separate yourself from some of the emotions you have experienced, and recharge the mental batteries. A famous Latin quotation is saying:"Mens sana in corpore sano" (a healthy mind in a healthy body), now do yourself a favor and take care of yourself as well. Christmas is all about spending time with family and the loved ones, the market will always be here waiting for you.
Last but not least I just want to take the time and express my gratitude to Dukascopy Community members who have supported me throughout the course of the year, giving me good feedback. I hope I'll meet your standards and keep entertaining you in the next year at least as much as I did in the 2013 year.
Wish you all a Merry Christmas!!!
Daytrader21.
