WITH THESE 5 TIPS REFLECT Reflection isn’t just sitting down and thinking about the past 12 months. We’re not all wired to think like that. Some of us are more visual, while others prefer to have a more formal discussion about changes. But more than that, many of us might not know where to start. Here are a few tips to help turn regular reflection into a healthy habit: DOCUMENT YOUR REFLECTION. Write down your thoughts in a journal, a Word document, or even a spreadsheet. The idea is to rely on the tool you are most comfortable using. The right medium for reflection helps bring more thoughts to the forefront of your mind. TALK WITH A FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE. Often, reflecting verbally can put the past quarter or year into greater perspective. Even better, you can turn it into a conversation. This is a great option when you want to segue into talking about future goals. SCHEDULE TIME TO REFLECT. We’re all busy people. It’s rarely practical that we can spontaneously find time to reflect during the week. Committing to a time means you’re more likely to do it. Put it on your calendar — and if you’re talking it out with a colleague, make sure it’s on their calendar, as well! DON’T GO OVERBOARD. Put as much energy into reflecting that makes sense to you. It might be 10 minutes or it might be three hours. If you have a lot to think about or discuss, give yourself the time you need to do it. Or start small and work your way up. OPEN YOURSELF UP TO HELP. Again, many people don’t enjoy taking time to reflect on the past, whether it’s reflecting on yesterday or the past year. It’s not always easy. Asking a colleague or coach for help, for example, can be a great way to get started. They can ask you questions and you can work through the answers. Reflecting never has to be something you do alone.
It’s also interesting to look at the numbers. Harvard researchers found that those who spend time reflecting saw a 23% boost in productivity (for this study, they looked at those who spend 15 minutes reflecting at the end of each day). In a separate Harvard study, researchers also found that people who reflected on their day were happier and experienced less burnout in the workplace. This year and as you look forward, reflect on where you are. Reflect on what brought you to this point. Look at your successes (and missteps) and think about what you can learn. Then, set your sights on the future.
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