JRNL GUIDES

Step-by-step walkthroughs.

Practical guides for setting up JRNL, building your journaling habit, and getting the most out of every feature.

Getting Started

Getting Started with JRNL in 5 Minutes

Everything you need to know to set up JRNL and start your first journaling session.

March 1, 2026 · 2 min read

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How-To

How to Journal Futures Trades: A Process-First Approach That Actually Sticks

Learn how to journal futures trades effectively by focusing on process, psychology, and behavioral patterns — not just P&L. A complete guide for active futures traders.

April 18, 2026 · 7 min read

Process

How to Read Your Process Score (And Why It Matters More Than P&L)

Your Process Score tells you whether you traded well — regardless of the outcome. Learn how to read it, interpret each component, and use it to build lasting consistency.

April 17, 2026 · 7 min read

How-To

How to Review Your Session Insights: A Trader's Guide to Turning Reflection Into an Edge

Learn how to review your session insights effectively so you can spot behavioral patterns, strengthen your process, and build consistency as a day trader.

April 17, 2026 · 7 min read

How-To

How to Set Up JRNL for the First Time: A Complete Guide to Your Trading Journal

A step-by-step walkthrough for setting up JRNL the right way — from your first pre-market prep to building a journaling habit that actually sticks.

April 17, 2026 · 7 min read

How-To

How to Set Your Trading Rules in JRNL: A Complete Guide to Building Your Personal Rulebook

Learn how to define, structure, and track your trading rules in JRNL so you can measure discipline objectively and improve your process over time.

April 17, 2026 · 7 min read

How-To

How to Use the AI Coaching Chat to Strengthen Your Trading Process

A practical guide to using AI coaching chat as a psychology-first reflection tool — how to ask better questions, surface behavioral patterns, and build self-awareness session after session.

April 17, 2026 · 6 min read

How-To

How to Use Voice Journaling in JRNL to Build a Consistent Trading Review Habit

A step-by-step guide to using voice journaling in JRNL — why speaking your trades beats typing them, how to structure voice entries, and how to turn raw reflections into behavioral insights.

April 17, 2026 · 7 min read

Getting Started

How to Log Trades in JRNL

JRNL doesn't sync with your broker — here's how to log the trades that matter most to your psychology.

March 8, 2026 · 2 min read