The Value of Reflection

Self-reflection is defined as meditation or deep contemplation about one’s character, behaviours and causes. It entails taking a step back and reflecting on your life, behaviours and values.

The end of each year is a crucial time to reflect on your successes and any challenges you may have faced in order to build a strategy for going forward. In order to learn and develop, you begin to reflect on the events of the previous year, your personal progress, and your approaching New Year’s Resolutions.

When you set aside some time and reflect on the previous year, you will realize how much has occurred to you. You certainly encountered a number of happy events in addition to the negative ones.

As you recognize your successes, no matter what they were, you will begin to feel satisfied with yourself for being able to do all of those things.

When something good happens, most people forget about it, while negative memories linger with you for a long time, if not forever. Upon consideration, you will become aware of all the beneficial aspects. If you examine your year on a regular basis, you will be able to appreciate and cherish all that has occurred to you. Because you are aware that you should be appreciative for everything, including the unpleasant, reflection will teach you how to be more present.

Aspects to Consider in Your Life

Examine the aspects of your life that are important to you. Your end-of-year reflection will be more beneficial if you take the time to evaluate each part of your life separately.

You may then receive more detailed feedback on the areas in which you excel and those in which you may improve:

• Personal life
• Health and fitness progress
• Friendships and relationships
• Career
• Personal growth

Questions You Should Ask Before the New Year

• Did I meet the objectives I set for myself?
• For what am I thankful?
• What lessons did I take away?
• Have I gotten to know someone better?
• What was the best choice I ever made?
• What will I do next year to transform this area into what I envision?
• Did I encounter any difficulties?
• What was my reaction to them?

Recognize your accomplishments and reward yourself for your hard work. Consider the knowledge and skills you obtained, as well as the lessons you learned. Recognize your flaws and mistakes so that you may learn from them and grow as a person. Consider how you might better in the future.

“Maybe this year, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives not looking for flaws but looking for potential.”