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One thing that has really helped me recently from a physical perspective is my practice of yoga since the beginning of the year. It's a commitment I made, and it's really made a difference for my not only physically, but mentally as well.

We're all busy in life. There is so much that happens on a daily basis. I'm sure we could fill 36 hours if we had it. In all the busyness, though, what time is taken to give ourselves a little balance in our lives?

It's something that I gave a little thought to on my drive home tonight after yoga. Is what is good for the mind separate from what's good for the body? I think there is a definite link, and as we all strive to be better traders, it's important to say that just sitting in front of a computer for hours on end isn't the quality of life that too many are looking for.

So take a step back and do a self-evaluation of the balance you have in your life. What's being a great trader if you can't enjoy all it has to offer?

From a pure trading psychology standpoint, I think many of you are familiar with the Mind of the Trader podcast series. Starting today it's official that FXstreet, the self-reputed largest Forex portal in the world, has picked up, or for the lack of a better term syndicated these podcasts - so we can look for wider distribution over and above the 550 or so subscribers it currently has.