Weekly motivation - week 15 - Self reflection

In order to become the best you can be, you need to understand yourself. Self reflection is the key to self-actualisation. Self reflection allows you to give serious, deliberate thought to your character and your actions.

Self reflection can lead to personal growth, professional growth and meaningful change in your life.

Self reflection gives us the opportunity to practice what we plan. It is a way of ensuring we meet the goals we have set for ourselves. Furthermore, reflection opens pathways to new perspectives. It creates space for us to change when a situation presents itself again.

What are your strengths? What skills do you have? What are you good at? Are you a person you can be proud of? Do others respect you? Are you performing at peak capacity? Are you giving your best to family and friends? Are you on your preferred path for the future?

What have you achieved? What are you most proud of? 

What makes you happy? How do you most like to spend your time? Are you engaging in meaningful activities? Do you make a positive impact on the world?

What are your flaws? What are the things about you that you like the least? What can you do to change some of the habits you have to move away from this person to a person that is more like the one you want to be? 

What are you disappointed about? Are you meeting the expectations of others?

What qualities do you want to foster in yourself? Who are your role models? Why do they appeal to you? What is it about other people you find attractive? How can you bring more of those qualities into your life?

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. ― Mahatma Gandhi