Why I Keep My Trading Journal Simple

A trading journal doesn't need dozens of complicated fields to be useful.

I can start with the setup, entry, stop, target, position size, result, screenshot, and whether I followed my rules.

Then I add a short note explaining what I learned.

The important part is consistency. A simple journal that I maintain is more useful than a complex template I abandon after three days.

Over time, the records can help reveal repeated mistakes, strong conditions, and areas that deserve more testing.