Review what was visible before entry
Start by looking at the chart as if the result is hidden. Ask what setup was present, where invalidation was, where the target was, and whether the trade had a clear reason.
If the screenshot only looks obvious after the move happened, mark that honestly. A clean review separates planned decisions from hindsight stories.
Mark entry, stop, target, and exit
Every screenshot review should connect the visual chart to the numbers: entry, stop loss, target, exit, and result. Without these, the screenshot becomes decoration instead of data.
Use R result where possible because it lets you compare trades across different symbols and position sizes.
Tag the mistake and emotion
The most valuable screenshot reviews include behavior. Were you patient? Did you chase? Did you move the stop? Did you skip the plan? Did fear or FOMO affect the trade?
This is where repeated patterns appear. Once a mistake repeats, the next improvement rule becomes easier to choose.
End with one useful lesson
Do not write a long diary if it makes journaling harder. One specific lesson is enough: wait for retest, avoid late entries, stop trading after two losses, or trade only the tested session.
The lesson should be clear enough that your next trade can use it.