Brain fog and feeling overwhelmed in HF land
Hey guys,
Been doing this for a few years. as my book size and # of positions has gone up, so has my stress and difficulty sleeping. I can also feel myself getting unhealthier. This is clearly no sustainable in the LT, and I dread to think of the day where I'm in a deep draw and it gets worse. To all the experienced analysts and PMs out there, how do you guys deal with the stress and seemingly inevitable health problems?
Managing stress and maintaining health in high-pressure environments like hedge funds is crucial for long-term sustainability. Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are actionable strategies to help you combat brain fog, stress, and health challenges:
1. Prioritize Physical Health
2. Mental Health Practices
3. Stress Management Techniques
4. Workplace Strategies
5. Perspective and Balance
By implementing these strategies, you can better manage the demands of your role while safeguarding your health and well-being.
Sources: Handling Stress / Burnout in Private Equity, What is that Analyst skill set everyone is talking about exactly?, How much damage has banking done to your life?, How I stay Healthy in Investment Banking, What do you do when you're overworked? My anxiety is up the roof
A few thoughts..
1. Take time off. Obviously you cant quite do that in the middle of earnings or during important conferences. But there are quieter times where you can step away.
2. Exercise consistently and spend extra for the convenience. You need to make it easy for yourself to go on a consistent basis.
3. Find ideas with duration. If you are consistently playing for very near term binary events, your life will be tougher.
4. Focus on the process not the outcome. If you have a good rigid process, the p&l will come over time and you can learn to detach yourself from day to day outcomes.
This job is very hard and there aren't really easy solutions. If it gets too tough, another good option is to take advantage of the non compete periods..
I would add that if book size is stressing you out, force yourself to think in terms of percentages as opposed to absolute $.
It's easier for the brain to process a 20bps loss than a $2mill loss. Same with position sizing.
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