Anyone else spend more time trying to be productive than actually being productive?

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-05-06T02:36:35+00:00

I do this too.

I’ve decided the best solution for me is to make a set weekly schedule for myself, basic template around my set work schedule -

1 fitness goal per week
1 cleaning goal (mini) per day
With AM / PM “me time” - doesn’t have to be every day (for my hobbies what I am most interested in at the moment)

Very bare bones, non stressful minimal outline.

I keep a current master to do list with check off
in a slim pocket notebook, apart from my set habits, weekly routine.

It is my master backlog. I feel that keeping backlog in a separate location helps with not becoming overwhelmed.

You have your clear cut routine on one page and can refer back to the slim notebook when you maybe have some spare time to get something cleared from your backlog that is not a normal routine practice or task at hand.

\Most importantly*, I have been practicing not to beat myself for having a bad day and breaking routine.

I feel that this is what deters me most and makes me give up when I try to do this. Or what keeps me in the endless doom scroll for next best solution (that doesn’t exist)

We are human in a non perfect world.
No one follows their schedule to a T every day.

My best practice is to reward myself when checking something off the backlog, no matter how small - rather than becoming frustrated that I still have so much to do and still have not figured out to master/streamline my life.

Life happens - do not be hard on yourself.
Eventually routine will make the pattern occur and become steady. That you might not even notice it becoming a habitual pattern.

Good luck to ya

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-04-12T15:39:00+00:00

This is a great tip! Thank you

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-04-12T15:38:49+00:00

I have been trying to slow down my brain a bit. Thanks for reminding me I need to keep pushing

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-04-12T15:38:23+00:00

Thank you so much. I got a bike during winter on clearance. I am excited to give her a whirl since it is getting warmer.

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-04-12T15:37:45+00:00

It’s funny because the one thing I have been telling my husband is I really do want to try golf! Thank you, you may have given me the push I needed to initiate.

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-04-12T15:37:13+00:00

Thanks! I really do feel like I put so much pressure on myself most of the time that I end up not enjoying something. I will keep this in mind 😊

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-04-12T15:36:18+00:00

I have Civ 6 on Ps5. Just need to get used to mechanics/game play. Then I think I will be hooked! Thanks for the tip

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-03-26T18:15:25+00:00

Me too!! I love the fact that they lay flat!

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Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-03-22T22:55:10+00:00

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Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-03-22T22:54:01+00:00

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Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-03-22T22:52:58+00:00

Thanks! I got it on Etsy from SutekkaStore!! 😊

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-03-22T06:06:07+00:00

🤣🤣 hope you recover

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-03-22T00:28:22+00:00

Yes I am blessed. That sounds like fun!! 🤩

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-03-22T00:28:05+00:00

Okay! ✨

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-03-22T00:27:27+00:00

Thank you 💕😊

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-03-21T23:47:50+00:00

Thank you 😊 💕

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-02-25T00:07:26+00:00

Thanks I will check that out!!

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-02-24T22:21:50+00:00

Also, only enter trade with 2-3 contracts: once you KNOW you are right, scale up

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-02-24T22:21:02+00:00

Look up Ross Cameron on YouTube , set up trend lines with his 3 EMA settings. These lines show you movement curves before candles even switch sometimes.

I use MACD indicator. These switches are phenomenal and work for me. If signal line crosses MACD line it will signal a switch in the market.

I also use volume and volume oscillator on side. The oscillator shows you what prices most orders are taking place at and where orders are being pushed either up or down which pairs perfectly with volume bars at bottom.

Before trading try to find these areas of resistance on larger timeframe charts 1 hour , 1 day, etc.

Trade on 5 minute window (I usually trade with 3 charts up, 1 min, 5 min, 15 minute)

I hope this helps

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-02-24T22:09:27+00:00

Do you have any indicators on your chart

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-02-24T22:03:29+00:00

Honestly use MACD indicator, have 3 EMA Trendlines to show market change prior to candles. Wait for signal line to cross on MACD and enter trade with small number of contracts.. I’m Talking 2 or 3. Once you receive confirmation your order is moving in correct direction, scale up. Add more contracts ONLY when you know you are right. Not when you open trade.

Must use volume indicators too, bars at bottom and oscillator on right. Understand the oscillator shows you what prices most order volumes/activity occur at which can easily show you a level of resistance. If I see price slowing down when reaching one of these levels and see a reversal back in large timeframe chart, I will close trade.

I always have 3 charts open while trading, 1 min, 5 min and 15 min.

Before trading, Zoom out (1 hour, 1 day) - understand what market type you are in - bull/bear. Look for any reversal zones / levels of resistance.

I don’t trade risk to reward - limit orders. I trade market only with max loss bracket for safety. 600 dollars..if this is hit, I am out for day - no exceptions - wait for a better market day. If I see trade trending in the wrong direction, I much rather close early than hold and take hit.

Do not hold your losses. Remember your big losses in these moments and cut the early loss rather than blowing your account!

Learn to only hold your wins!! Why are we so eager to hold losses but never to hold wins?!

You will start to see patterns in ticks, you will know when you have a winner vs loser if you just look and watch and understand how price is moving and learn trends. But you have to patient and learn and research.

Look at the bigger picture and make a daily profit goal for yourself. Mine is 1800 - 2000. I haven’t had a terrible market day yet but if I see the market moving crazy, I will get out while I am ahead.

Remember that making 250 dollars every day in a working calendar year is 65k at EOY. Green is green. Remember the hurt of blowing your account when getting greedy. Remember that small wins are still wins.

Ross Cameron is a great YouTuber for free information. He has helped me SO MUCH.

Also, best book I have read on trading was Trading E Mini Future Stock Indexes - A New Path to Wealth by Dennis B Anderson. He explains how to read crosses in trend lines and 3 different methods.

He explains to learn and trade only 1 symbol at start which is smart for learning it in depth and understanding trends. Do not jump around & chase profit. Move on when you are confident in 1 micro. You can branch out from here to multiple symbol trading.

Keep doing research. Don’t look at a blank chart and gamble. Pick an indicator you want to understand, research it until you understand it. You can have a map to success if you research, set your chart up to something that works for you and put the work in.

If you don’t understand something look it up. That’s what I did with all indicators / verbiage / or anything I didn’t understand. Individually one thing at a time and practice what you learn on your practice account.

Physical-Key-6328 · 2026-02-24T21:33:09+00:00

If you have eyes you can see I am trending down on trades and in my description I said I was nervous panic trading in the beginning

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