Habit Loop

Behavioral Discipline

The Cue-Routine-Reward cycle that makes behaviors automatic. A neurological loop consisting of a trigger (cue), a behavior (routine), and a payoff (reward). Understanding this helps you identify bad trading habits and design better ones. Example: Cue: You see a big green candle. Routine: You buy impulsively. Reward: Excitement rush. To break this, keep the cue, but change the routine: See green candle → Check your setup rules → Reward yourself for discipline, not for the trade outcome.