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Self-reflection is imperative to your self-growth journey. Here is a list of 16 great self reflection questions to ask at any point in your journey.
Self reflection is imperative to your self-growth journey.
At the beginning of your healing journey, you should ask yourself a series of reflection questions. These will help you get some clarity as to what you’re looking to get out of this journey.
You might have no idea where to start, and that’s where I can step in. Keep reading to learn all about self reflection and how it can be truly life-changing!
THIS POST IS ALL ABOUT SELF REFLECTION QUESTIONS.
What is self reflection, and why is it important?
Let’s start with the basics. What is self reflection, and how is it so impactful for your self-growth journey?
Well, self reflection (AKA introspection) is the process of taking time to reflect on different experiences in your life, along with the state of your mental health. Introspection is key to self-growth because it allows you to reflect on your past and current self, and make improvements based on them.
Allow the grammar freak in me to come out for a second: in the word “introspection,” the prefix intro means inward, and the suffix spek means to inspect or observe. Put those together and introspection means to observe yourself (specifically your thoughts, mindset, decisions, and behaviors).
Ideally, self reflection should be something you do throughout your entire life. Even though you’ll never be the BEST version of yourself (if you didn’t already know that, now you know!), you should always strive to become a better version of yourself. We’re ever-changing beings, and introspection is essential to personal growth.
Alright! Now that we’ve covered the basics, it’s time to get into these self reflection questions. You can answer as many or as few as you’d like — it’s your self-growth journey!
Whether you answer them in a journal, in your notes app, or even on simple sheet of paper, I’m sure this process will super helpful.
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Self Reflection Questions:
- What kind of person do I want to be?
- Do my actions match my words? Do I typically follow through with my aspirations and plans?
- What is prohibiting me from reaching the success that I wish to accomplish?
- How does my life look right now? What are some things I want to change? What are some things that I’d like to keep the same?
- What is the number one time-consumer in my life right now?
- If I lived every single day the way I did in the past week, would I be satisfied for the rest of my life? (Inspired by Oberon_Swanson on Reddit)
- Do I have more of a pessimistic (negative, realistic, and closed-minded) or optimistic (positive, hopeful, and open-minded) mindset? How does this affect my daily life?
- Would younger me be proud of me today? How so?
- List some of the positive habits you have right now. How can you expand on them?
- Feel free to write about anything you’d like to write about.
- Respond to a journal prompt.
- How do I respond to conflict?
- Who’s the first person I cann when I have good news to share?
- In general, how do I take care of myself? Do I take care of myself?
- What can I do today to make future me, happy?
- What is one thing that I always wanted to do, but was afraid of doing?
THINK: Which of these self reflection questions will you be asking yourself? Tell me in the comments if you feel comfortable doing so!
Let’s recap!
We made it to the end of the post!
Today, we talked about self reflection questions.
It’s important to do some introspection so you can get clarity on what you’re looking to get out of your self-growth journey. I hope this post helped!
Please remember to take time to take care of yourself!
I know, in this economy, it can be hard to find free things to do that are fun. That’s why I put together a list of 7 free self care activities to enjoy today!
In the midst of chaos, don’t forget to smile,
DeMarcus – your self care buddy
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