01
Describe what you see
Record the time frame, chart condition, relevant price levels, and the exact rule or observation that caught your attention. Keep the description factual so it can be reviewed later without rewriting history.
02
State what would change your view
Write the information that would weaken or invalidate your reasoning. Separating this from hope or fear makes the review process more honest and reduces the temptation to invent new reasons after the fact.
03
Review the process, not only the result
A favorable outcome can follow a poor process, and an unfavorable outcome can follow a careful one. Review whether your decision followed your own rules, whether the exposure was suitable, and what you learned.