Self-reflection is something we read about it and hear it all the time, until we reach a point when we imagine what our own might be.
Maybe it’s time to know how it does work and understand it if we don’t already.
Self-reflection is the methodology of getting to recognize the internal self of you. It is to become contented with and empathetic with the workings of your thoughts, needs, desires, and your mind overall.
To get comfortable with your external reflection is simple. You know what you look like (not that bad looking or heading to Hollywood).
Physically most of us want to be taller or shorter, thinner or have a nice butt. Personally I wish was taller and had a bigger butt to hold up my jeans, rather than occasional embarrassing situations. However we are what we are physically with only a few options for change.
We know all this; the difficult part is getting to know ourselves internally. To help guide us in that direction there are specific questions to address but some are rather difficult as well. In passing, self-reflection questions are a guidance to help identify awareness about your inner self covering a wide range of many topics in your life.
As you explore new areas of your mind, uncomfortable thoughts and feelings may come up. It’s important to push past any discomfort that may arise to gather the full benefits of asking yourself reflection questions! The many different experiences encountered throughout your life and so there are many different areas to reflect on.
Childhood memories give many clues. Were they mostly fun ones or mostly bad. I’ve found that I never forgot the good memories, often dwelling on them so many years later. The bad ones seem to have lost their vigor.
Health questions are with us almost daily with the effects of declining health compared to health at a younger stage. Take action if it can be alleviated by a change in habits or see a doctor for ongoing assistance.
Relationships, good or bad never leave you especially the romantic ones. They are right up with career goals and most of us take a keen interest in job advancement. Even if a promotion comes, the next level becomes the newest goal.
I heard on radio the explanation why certain television scenes make us grimace. The dialogue reminds us that the same topic or words disgust us personally.
Other topics are about the routines of daily life, general interests and simply taking care of yourself. All of these are life topics that can (and should) be explored to better understand yourself. There are questions to ask of ourselves in nearly all of these topics.
Everybody needs to ask self-reflection questions, as if they were self-therapy. It is a valuable tool to care for yourself. Understanding yourself can lead to a more fulfilling life.
Self-reflection is simply a means to understand yourself better so you can live a happier and more fulfilled life! Digging deeper allows better catering to your needs.
I have a friend who for years went down the path of repeatedly making the same mistakes. It bothered him until he took action to undergo change. Instead of letting his thoughts control a good deal of his life, he advocated for critical thinking instead. Explaining it to me, he took time to listen carefully to a question, analyzing it in his mind before giving an opinion.
At first it took a lot of willpower. He does a lot of projects, also changing his procedure, instead of rushing into the project, he planned it out. A list of materials and tools required and the sequence of steps from beginning to end crafted the difference.
I am motivated to try his methods as I too am tired of repeating errors over and over. This form of introspection and self-reflection can help us learn how to take charge of our own minds and, thus, our own life!
I’m really comprehending the importance of this concept. Now is when I should pursue some deep inner-work and self-reflection. The possibility of change is reachable.
The difference I have noticed since beginning self-reflection is remarkable. This is something I hope all people could experience… hence why I’m dedicating a full column to it.
