1. The general market conditions for that specific trading day. For example is there a lot of volatility in the market, is the market trading lower or higher, ranging or trending?
2. Why you entered the trade, the time you entered the trade, and the price you entered the trade.
3. Why you exited the trade, the time you exited the trade, and the price you excited the trade.
4. Whether the trade was a long or short trade.
5. What happened with the market from the time you opened the trade to the time that you closed the trade.
6. The money management parameters you used in the trade and which we covered in our previous lessons on the subject.
7. Many traders will also attach a chart with their analysis on it to help them remember the trade when they review their trading journal.
8. Where you were weak that particular day and what you are going to do to address those weaknesses.
9. Where you were strong that day and what you are going to do to address those strengths.
10. Any other thoughts that you had that day which should be noted.