A trading journal is a way for you to keep track of your trades. It’s a way for you to manage your business, and it helps you become better by seeing what marks you are hitting and what you are missing. It is only a reflection of yourself and does not judge or criticize. Often times I hear beginners saying, “well why can’t I use Excel or a computer to record my progress?” The problem with this theory is that while you can, it is usually unfeasible when trading because you are focused on the charts and stocks. By opening new files and documents it becomes a distraction and often times you stop recording and writing in the journal over time.Our natural human behavior is to write or do something physical. We become habitual in it. If we create the habit of writing in our journal, our body feels as if it has to write each time. Yes, a trading journal does take a little bit of extra time, but if you put the time, effort, and are honest – it will rewards you greatly!Keep this journal handy and always record in it after making any trade.