027: Dr Gary Dayton discusses Mindfulness and how it can improve your trading [AUDIO ONLY]

Trying to suppress trading emotions makes them worse - Dr Gary Dayton explains what actually works and why. ► Full article: https://bettersystemtrader.com/027-dr... In this episode: • Why the traditional "control your emotions" advice actively makes trading performance worse • What neuroscience says about trading without emotions - why fear is useful information • How to use mindfulness to maintain focus through losing trades and volatile sessions 0:00 Introduction and Gary's background 8:42 Why traditional emotion control approaches fail 17:32 Why emotions are valuable information, not obstacles 26:16 What mindfulness actually is and how it works 35:01 Acceptance and commitment training for traders 43:47 Captain Sullenberger and high performance under fear 52:33 Mental parking and practical session focus techniques Related episodes: • 024: Dr Van Tharp on beliefs in trading and trading psychology:    • 024: Dr Van Tharp discusses beliefs in tra...   • How to avoid trading strategies that degrade quickly - Timothy Masters:    • "How to avoid trading strategies that degr...   • 028: David Aronson shares research into market indicators:    • 028: David Aronson shares research into in...   Clinical psychologist and trader Dr Gary Dayton explains why conventional trading psychology advice backfires and how mindfulness practice from acceptance and commitment training improves real trading performance. Learn about the neuroscience of emotion in trading, practical mindfulness techniques for the trading session, and how experienced traders use emotional responses as market information. --- ► Better System Trader: https://bettersystemtrader.com ► Follow on X:   / bettersystrader   #TradingPsychology #Mindfulness #SystemTrading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice. ---