A practical guide for XAUUSD traders who want to manage stop-loss, take-profit, breakeven, partial close, and trailing rules more consistently. It explains why exit plans often change after entry, how to define structural stops and realistic targets, and how to reduce impulsive trade-management decisions with a clear pre-trade workflow, an illustrative trade ticket, a practical checklist, and realistic limitations. Educational content by Gold Algo Lab; no signals, financial advice, or performance guarantees.