What is your trading goal for 2010? How many pips or pounds would you like to be making on average per month? Whatever the amount is split it in half right now! Why? Because now you are breaking your goal down into smaller more measurable parts. If you can make 50% of your overall goal you will know you are doing good. By seeing the progress you are making towards your goal it will keep you focused and help make your overall goal more achievable.