by Sean Sawyer | Sep 17, 2024 | Trading Psychology Group Coaching
Key Points: Shame often inhibits traders from taking helpful actions or acknowledging mistakes. The internalized cycle of shame can deepen tilt and impair decision-making. Over-identifying with trading results can lead to avoidance, procrastination, and emotional...
by Sean Sawyer | Sep 15, 2024 | SES, INTEGRATE, OBSERVE
Key Points: Shame isn’t just an unpleasant emotion; it’s an identity attack. While fear targets what you did, shame targets who you are. The Defectiveness/Shame schema operates at the core of self-concept, whispering “you are the flaw,”...
by Sean Sawyer | Sep 11, 2024 | Trading Psychology Group Coaching
Key Points: Honest self-reflection on values helps align actions with long-term goals. Emotional intelligence, including awareness of guilt and shame, sharpens trading discipline. Cognitive defusion creates mental space between thoughts and actions, reducing emotional...
by Sean Sawyer | Sep 11, 2024 | Mindful Trading Live
Key Points: Mindfulness isn’t about feeling better; it’s about becoming better at feeling. Traders should pay attention to their data just as they monitor the market. Your body consistently gives honest signals—your job is to learn how to listen. Summary: In this...
by Sean Sawyer | Sep 9, 2024 | Trading Psychology Group Coaching
Key Points: Shame and guilt affect all traders, often unconsciously driving decisions. Schemas from early life experiences shape our mindset and trading behaviors. Mindfulness and defusion techniques help recognize and manage these emotions. Summary: In this session,...
