Self-reflection

Self-reflection is the conscious analysis of one's own thoughts, emotions and actions in order to better understand oneself.

Definition

Self-reflection is consciously examining one's own thoughts, emotions, decisions and behavior patterns. It helps you learn from experience, notice repetitive reactions and correct actions. It is most useful when it combines curiosity, specificity and kindness towards yourself. When it turns into endless thinking without conclusions, it may turn into rumination.

Key ideas

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Practice and life

Introduce a 10-minute evening journal: what happened, what I felt, what I learned and what I will do differently tomorrow.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to turn self-reflection into rumination and analyze the same thing repeatedly without a new conclusion. It is also a mistake to analyze without translating into a specific action or experiment.

Questions for self-reflection

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