Have you observed yourself already Thinking, or were you just in the Autopilot on-the-go? I claim: In a world full of AI, the duration of sonication and optimization of pressure is Self-reflection practice one of the most important skills of all. But what is it exactly and how to practice it, without getting lost in ruminations?

The answer to that, we drag a little in length. Because self-reflection is not a Quick-Fix, but a process. Let's get the thread together, hold – up at the end.

Self-reflection is the ability to monitor one's own Thinking, Feeling, and Acting deliberately, to question and to draw conclusions is. Not: "I am." But: "Why I react so and I want to keep this?"

• No Grübel Carousel: Pondering turns in a circle, self-reflection is looking for a direction.
• No Self-Mangle: It's not about, you small, but to see more clearly.
• No Ego-Trip: Self-reflection is always a Relationship skills – you understand you, to understand others better.

If you delve deeper into the Interplay of self-image, Confidence, and inner strength boarding want, look at my post "Self-conscious reflection“ to.

Self-reflection is at the core of a navigation instrument. It helps you to answer three Central questions:

• Who I am? (Status)
• Who would I be? (Vision)
• What do I do next? (Action)

In my article "The self-doubt spiral: one thing that's slowing down your success really“ I will show you, how strong are your attitude and your results influence – and how you come out of the mental dead ends again.

Self-reflection is to stop the Moment you stop and say: ". What is happening here, really – and what has this to do with me?“

Mnemonic

Self-reflection is not level, the rating of you, but a window that will show you new opportunities.

The good news is that self-reflection is trainable – like a muscle. And, Yes, sometimes it feels at the beginning like the first day in the gym.

1. Micro-breaks during the day

• Question of the day: Imagine a daily reflection question, e.g. "What surprised me today?"
• Mini Check-in: Three Times a day short pause: "What am I thinking? What do I feel? What do I need?“

If you like routines, you will be my contribution "Creative routines – ideas for creative minds“ like.

2. Write it down – but smart

Writing is a Turbo for self-reflection. It forces you to sort out thoughts.

• Evening Reflection (5 Minutes):
  • What is today went well?
  • What have I learned?
  • What I would do differently tomorrow?

More on this you can find in "Your idea can find ritual“ – here I show, how you made small write a creative powerhouse with rituals do.

3. Reflection with others

Self-reflection doesn't have to be lonely. On the contrary, Others are often the most honest mirror.

• Feedback-Ritual: Get regular honest, benevolent Feedback.
• Team Reflection: In my article "Unpleasant Tasks? Teamwork rocks!“ it's a question of how collaboration makes us beyond ourselves to grow.

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Practice exercise: 7 days of self-reflection and light

1. Day 1-2: Every night three sentences: "Today I learned that..."
2. Day 3-4: Additional: "A Situation in which I would like to react in a different way, is..."
3. Day 5-7: Write: "that's One small step I can tomorrow to try, is..."

After a week you have not only notes, but a pattern. And patterns of raw material for a change.

On my art page artist.Roland wegerer.at I have been working for years with issues such as identity, the body and self-image. In the series "Self glitch“ I cut my own face digital – a playful, but a radical act of self-interrogation:

Also Work as "What's Your Name?“ or "It's Dark in Here“ circles around the question: Who am I, if, roles, routines, and expectations fall away?

Art is for me a Form of self-reflection in the outer space: A thought that leaves the body, and comes as an image, Performance, or Video back to you back.

We are in the midst of a massive Transformation: AI, automation, new work models. In my article "Labour market 2040: we Will be the wizard of AI?“ I will show how roles and skills move.

Three reasons why Self-reflection practice on the future of competency is:

• 1. Orientation in the information noise Who does not know himself, is controlled by Algorithms. In "Algorithm simply explained – and why it shapes your everyday life“ it is exactly about this, like you win back the control over your focus.
• 2. Creativity instead of copy AI can generate content – but your inner attitude. In "Artificial intelligence is the gravedigger of your creativity?“ I discuss why your reflective approach to the AI decides on mediocrity or originality.
• 3. Resilience in uncertain times Self-reflection helps you to frustration, Failure and uncertainty to classify it. Read "The secret of Frustration: Why 'no' is your best Mentor“.

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External perspectives, and the strengths of self-reflection

• The psychology of self-reflection: Research shows that so-called "self-distanced reflection" (for example, helps to think in the third Person about himself), to regulate emotions better and to make clearer decisions. https://hbr.org/
• Self-efficacy Albert Bandura: Studies on Self-Efficacy show that people who consider that reflects their skills, rather remained tuned and complex tasks.https://intrapsychisch.de/das-konzept-der-selbstwirksamkeit-nach-bandura/
• Mindfulness & Reflection: Programs such as MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) combine Meditation with self-reflection and show demonstrable effects on Stress, focus, and emotion regulation. https://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/

(All three on the left are deliberately selected to give you reputable, in-depth insights.)

A risk of self-reflection: You can lose you is to want you to constantly optimize. In "The beauty of the imperfection Wabi-Sabi case as a counter-draft to Perfection“ I will show why cracks, faults and fractures are not your Problem, but your story.

Self-reflection is not to say: "I'm perfect." But: "I will be more aware and more free."

Practice exercise: reflection without self-destruction

1. Your reflection formulate questions appreciative:
   • Not: "Why am I so bad at this?"
   • But: "What do I need to be better at it?"
2. Complete each reflection with a set of:
   • "A step that I'm proud of is..."

If you do this consistently, you associate self-reflection with self-compassion – a Gamechanger.

Thus, this Text is not merely an "Aha" in the head, but something in motion, here's a little roadmap:

• Start with a topic of focus: for example, work, relationships or creativity.
• Use Routines: To build reflection into existing habits (coffee, afternoon walk, train ride).
• Combine these with the personality development: In category "Personal Development" on my Blog you can find many articles, the self-reflection docking, practical – about "🌱 Development of personality in everyday life: What we miss – and why it is missing“.

Mnemonic

Self-reflection is not a luxury for quiet days, but a tool for stormy times.

If you've read this far, have you been practicing already self-reflection: have You taken the time to deal with yourself. The open question from the beginning – "Are you in Autopilot or awake on the road?" – can you answer now, honest.

My suggestion: Take you five minutes and answer in writing:

1. What I've learned in the last 12 months, about me?
2. What I would like to have in the next year taught me?
3. What is the first small step I can put today?

I am glad if you can share your thoughts in the comments below:

• What is the meaning of Self-reflection for you personally?
• What Exercise from this article, do you want to try or you have your own rituals?

Your comment could be the impulse that someone else needs today.