3-Minute Trading Journal Entry Method
Short on time? You don’t need a 20-minute ritual to benefit from journaling. Here’s a time-efficient template that takes under 3 minutes to complete—ideal for busy or intraday traders.
Quick Entry Format
Trade Summary: EUR/USD short, 1.0930 → 1.0890
Setup: Breakout of prior low
P/L: +40 pips
Emotion: Focused
Lesson: Patience paid off; waited for candle close
Tips for Speed
- Use drop downs or tags in Notion or Excel
- Write in shorthand
- Review in depth weekly instead of daily
Why It Works
- Keeps your habit alive
- Avoids journaling fatigue
- Still captures critical learning moments
Visual Asset Idea: Mobile UI mockup or printable sticky-note style journal format
