When was the last time you took a moment to reflect on your life? Maybe it was at the end of December when you were getting ready to welcome the new year?
The truth is that many of us are so busy trying to move forward with our lives that we rarely take a moment to slow down and be at one with our thoughts. Plus, we often don’t recognize the importance of self-reflection and the impact it can have on our lives.
Self-reflection is one of the best ways that you can shift your mindset, increase positivity in your life, and discover a greater connection to yourself.
Self-reflection has helped me to understand more about the way I respond to situations, to not be completely oblivious to my faults, and to find ways that I can deal with situations positively instead of letting them consume me. Self-awareness is a never-ending journey that is completely unique to you.
And the best way to start –
- Is by asking yourself the questions you would usually shy away from.
- What is my life missing and how can I get more of what I need?
- What are three things I love about myself?
- What should I forgive myself for?
- What am I holding onto that prevents me from growing into my best self?
- Why am I worth knowing?
- What lies do I keep telling myself?
Self-reflection enables you to move from just experiencing, into understanding. Self-reflection: Encourages a level of self-awareness and consciousness about practice. It enables you to identify areas for improvement and also areas where you are strong. So take the time and answer these thought provoking questions and see what the answers tell you.
