![]() Reflecting VS Overthinking – the amount of time we spend reflecting will be proportionate to the subject at hand, but there is a fine balance between reflecting, reviewing, learning and moving forward versus ruminating, over-thinking, and getting far too lost in unnecessary detail.Choosing The Right Timing – too soon or at the wrong time and there could be resistance too late after an experience and the lessons may have been lost. ![]() Before you start, have that clarity for yourself. Having A Clear Purpose – in my mind, the purpose of reflection is a positive one – to help us learn, develop, grow, progress, get more enjoyment from life, and so on.I find that the key to doing it successfully includes: The reality is there are plenty of benefits from reflective practice and reviewing how things have gone. The Keys To Successful Reflection & Review I experience this with my coaching clients all the time and it’s become part of my role to find the right way to introduce the opportunity to reflect and review in our coaching sessions. Whereas the more stressed, busy and overwhelmed I’ve been the more the suggestion would frustrate or irritate me. On reflection, in a more calm and balanced state, the more open I’ve been to reflection and review. I’ve got to be honest, I’ve definitely responded with all of these reactions at different times and probably many variations in between. Are you irritated that someone would even suggest that to you?.Do you tut and roll your eyes, thinking ‘that’s not something I have the time for’?. ![]() ![]()
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