The Market is Brutal Right Now—But Here’s How I’m Moving Forward.

Watching my portfolio take a hit this week has been beyond upsetting. It makes no sense—we’re not in a pandemic, yet here we are, dealing with a mess that feels completely unnecessary. I won’t lie—it’s been tough.

But I also know that panic never builds wealth. I have to shake off this rut and remind myself: investing is a long game. Here’s what I’m focusing on instead of fear:

✔ Stay Calm & Avoid Emotional Decisions – Selling in a panic locks in losses. Focus on fundamentals before making changes.

✔ Assess Your Portfolio—If your investments are diversified and aligned with long-term goals, holding steady is often the best move.

✔ Buy Opportunities – Market crashes create discounts on high-quality stocks and ETFs. If you have cash, consider dollar-cost averaging.

✔ Review Risk Tolerance – If this crash shook you, it might be time to rebalance toward safer assets like bonds, dividends, or cash reserves.

📊 The Bottom Line: Markets go up and down, but strategy beats emotions every time. If you’re feeling the pain too, take a deep breath—we’re in this for the long haul.