Daily self-reflection doesn’t need a candlelit retreat or an hour-long journal session. These prompts take about ten minutes and so your personal reflection about life can become a steady habit you can keep anywhere.
- Settle in
Breathe and transition from our daily activities to a state of mindfulness and focused attention. - Review past entries (optional)
A quick review of past inventories shows yesterday’s wins and nudges, keeping progress in view. - Notice how you feel (Mood)
Spend a quiet moment listening to your feelings, not your thoughts.
For the following questions, take your time and try to provide at least 3 answers.
- Focus (Gratitude)
Noting simple positives shifts mindset toward optimism and resilience. - Acknowledge (Competence)
Acknowledging even small achievement helps build on our strengths. - Confront (Struggles)
Name worries or triggers so they lose their power. - Consider (Change)
Look adjustments to actions or attitudes that might serve you better. - Identify (Obstacles)
Plan around the roadblocks you can already predict. - Repair (Amends)
Is an apology owed? - Review (Summary)
This final step provides a comprehensive overview of our reflection session. It synthesizes the day's reflections into a coherent narrative, helping us understand our overall emotional and psychological state. This view promotes a sense of closure and accomplishment, reinforcing progress and highlighting areas for future focus and development.
Keep reading
- Wonder why gratitude works? See the research.
- Curious about mood patterns? Learn the neuroscience.
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