Step 01
Choose one concept
Focus on one idea at a time, such as support and resistance, limit orders, volume confirmation, or stop placement. Do not test five things in one session.
Practice routines make trading education measurable.
Paper trading only helps when it follows rules. A useful routine defines what you test, what you record, and how you review the result.
Step 02
Write the rule before entry
Define what must happen before a simulated trade is placed. A written rule helps prevent random clicks and emotional decisions.
Step 03
Record the decision
Note the setup, entry, exit plan, risk level, market condition, and reason for the trade. Screenshots can make later review easier.
Step 04
Review without changing the story
After the trade, compare the result with the original rule. The key question is not only whether the trade won or lost, but whether the decision followed the plan.
Step 05
Adjust one variable
Improve the routine slowly. Change one part of the process, test it again, and avoid rebuilding the whole method after every single result.