Researchers have shown that we think more than 50,000 thoughts per day, of which more than half are negative and more than 90% are just repeats from the day before (Wood, 2013).
Our thoughts govern our behaviors and if we don’t make time to take an introspective look at how we are thinking and behaving, we may miss an opportunity to grow and develop.
We are governed by our thoughts, and it's important that we pay close attention to the internal thoughts, feelings, beliefs and motivations, because they dictate our behavior. Making time to refocus, will eliminate missed opportunities (growth and development).
Much like we change the oil in our cars to increase their performance and longevity, we should put forth this same effort to increase our performance and longevity through personal reflection.
To take the power away from the distractions of our modern, fast-paced lives, and to help us refocus on fulfillment, we must first enhance our ability to understand ourselves, and to learn more about our own motivations and values.
Reflective exercises don’t always help you identify and understand your unique strengths and talents. Sometimes, reflective exercises uncover things that are making you dreadfully unhappy, things that are annoyances; a single issue that requires no attention.
Today, I challenge you to take a moment to reflect, recharge, and refocus. Below is a link to my self-reflection worksheet to assist you with your self-reflection exercise.
If through this self-reflective exercise you find that you could benefit from working with a thought partner who can help you make sense of what you are thinking; partner with you to create goals to help you recharge and refocus; I’m here for you.
Everyone is worthy of a coach.
Stay well,
Danyelle
Click here to access the self-reflection worksheet.
References
Wood, K. (2013). The lost art of introspection: Why you must master yourself. Expert Enough. Retrieved from http://expertenough.com/2990/the-lost-art-of-introspection-why-you-must-master-yourself
Destiny Odyssey (n.d). Self Awareness Worksheet. Retrieved from https://destinysodyssey.com/the-odyssey/self-discovery/self-awareness/personal-identity-workshops/self-awareness-worksheet/