Mindset—Why Crypto Investing Is as Much About Mindset as Money
When I first dipped my toes into cryptocurrency investing, I wasn’t exactly the poster child for strategy. A friend raved about a meme coin, swore it was about to moon, and I jumped in—£3,000, no research, pure FOMO (Fear of missing out). It spiked at first, then plummeted. Today, that investment is worth about £100.
Painful? Yes. Regrettable? No. Because that experience was the start of something far more valuable: a mindset shift that completely changed the way I invest.
The Real Investment? Your Mindset
Crypto isn’t just numbers on a screen—it’s a test of your emotional resilience. And if you let fear, greed, or excitement run the show, your portfolio will feel it.
Lessons from "Trading in the Zone" by Mark Douglas
Douglas’s book transformed how I think about investing. Here are three mindset shifts that stuck with me:
1. Accept the Risk - Every investment carries risk. Pretending it doesn’t? That’s when it bites. I used to invest hoping nothing would go wrong. Now, I invest knowing it could—and I’m prepared. That clarity keeps me calm.
2. Let Go of Outcomes - Attaching your emotions to every dip and spike is exhausting. I’ve learned to set my targets, use stop-losses, and emotionally step back. “Set and forget” isn’t laziness—it’s discipline.
3. Think in Probabilities, Not Guarantees - There’s no such thing as a sure thing. Douglas taught me to view investments like poker hands: you play the odds, not the outcome. One win (or loss) doesn’t define your journey.
Bringing Emotional Discipline to Crypto
After years coaching execs through stress and burnout, I realised the very same tools—mindfulness, breathwork, emotional regulation—were critical for investing too.
Once I stopped riding the emotional rollercoaster, everything changed. Fewer sleepless nights. Better decisions. More peace of mind.
Simple Mindset Tools That Actually Work
• Breathwork + MindfulnessPause. Breathe. Don’t check prices when you’re in fight-or-flight mode. You’ll thank yourself later.
• Reflective JournalingWrite down your reasons before you invest. Ask: “What’s my goal? What’s my timeframe?” Clarity cuts through panic.
• Reframing and AffirmationsLosses aren’t failures—they’re feedback. Try affirmations like: “I invest with clarity and calm.”
Real Women, Real Shifts
I’ve coached dozens of women through this. Many arrived feeling overwhelmed by volatility. But by focusing on mindset first, they found confidence, calm—and yes, better returns.
Personally, I’ve gone from meme coin chaos to intentional, strategic investing. My rules are simple: research first, plan the trade, set my boundaries, then step away.
Final Thought: Master Your Mindset, Master Your Money
Crypto investing isn’t just about what you buy—it’s about how you think.
When you invest with emotional clarity, you unlock more than profits—you gain peace, control, and long-term confidence.
So… how’s your mindset today? Ready to build one that matches your financial goals?
Because your greatest investing tool isn’t a chart—it’s your brain. Train it wisely.
