[Ron]

I just took my family to a trip and trade today for the first time in 10 days. I had a hard time trading for 8 hours straight. I never realized how trading can take so much out of you. Anyone have any similar experiences?

[Nubrand]

I have a similar problem. I get pretty drained mentally by the end of the way. Im planning on trading either the morning session or afternoon session only. Anyone know if either session provides a more profitable opportunity?

[Jacob]

I used to trade all day now I simply don't have the energy to sit in front of my monitors 8 hours a day. I used to pretty much do nothing after the close. I suggest going for a swim during lunch hours. That can help relax your mind a bit.

[Stockaddict]

Theres really no need to sit in front of your charts the entire day. Just have your homework done and trade the opening hour and the afternoon session from around 2pm eastern. Go have a monster lunch. Are traders usually big in size from a long lunch? Or is it just me?

[artp01]

Actually trading required the best of your physical ability to take stress and the best of your mental ability to take mental stress. You need to be constantly monitoring and thinking. I guess some breaks in between is a must.

[bdwarr6]

Im normally fine with it, It sounds bad but a bag of doritos and Vault energy drinks I am fine, although I only watch screens 2-6 hours a day. it still can take alot out of you. I just eat, drink and jot notes all day and oh yea sell some stock on the side

[Soultrader]

I get burnt everyday at the close. Although I am not 100% focused all the time, whenever I am in a trade or watching a setup I use 200% concentration. This takes alot out of me. Plus the 2-3 hours of daily homework and analysis.

[eusdaiki]

Im usually beat after a day of trading. Taking a swim during the luch hour sounds like a very good idea... get rid of all the stress...