# How to Do a Midweek Trading Check-In

> A 15-minute midweek check-in routine that helps you course-correct before the week ends. What to review Wednesday or Thursday to improve the second half of the week.

**URL:** https://traderjournal.app/trade-reviews/how-to-do-midweek-trading-check-in

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# How to Do a Midweek Trading Check-In

A weekly review at month-end catches problems too late. A midweek check-in on Wednesday or Thursday gives you enough data to adjust course before the week ends.

## The 15-Minute Midweek Process

### 1. P&L Check (3 minutes)
Where are you in the week?
- Total P&L vs weekly goal
- Are you ahead, behind, or on track?
- If behind: is it within normal variance or a problem?

### 2. Rule Compliance Scan (5 minutes)
Look at this week's trades quickly:
- Did any break your rules?
- Were there emotional entries (revenge trades, FOMO entries)?
- Did any trades happen outside your planned sessions?

If you find two or more rule breaks in the first half of the week, your mental state may be off. Consider reducing size or taking Thursday off.

### 3. Remaining Week Plan (5 minutes)
- What setups are you watching for the second half of the week?
- Are there major news events (NFP on Friday, FOMC, etc.) that require a different approach?
- Based on the first half, should you continue normal size or reduce/increase?

### 2 minutes to write notes
Write three lines in your Trader Journal notes or a trading diary:
1. How the first half went in one sentence
2. One adjustment for the second half
3. Pairs/setups to focus on

## Triggers That Should Change Your Second Half

**You are at 80% of your weekly max drawdown:** Trade smaller or stop for the week.
**You have broken rules on 3+ trades:** Take a day off. The pattern suggests emotional trading.
**You are well ahead of target:** Consider locking in gains by reducing size.

## Summary

The midweek check-in does not require deep analysis. It requires 15 minutes to confirm you are trading your plan, not reacting to the market. Traders who do this consistently course-correct faster than those who wait for a monthly review to notice problems.