Benefits of Doing Regular Self-Reflection

Albert Einstein was attributed to once saying, "Without deep reflection one knows from daily life that one exists for other people”.

We all need to take time to self-reflect. Think about it: can we truly be ourselves if we are free from our workplace and domestic responsibilities? Our hectic lifestyles demand so much from us – we have long to-do lists to complete, errands to run, and chores to do. And by the time we’ve completed all we needed to do, the day would already be over – just like that.

Setting aside some time for yourself to self-reflect lets you delve deep into your inner thoughts and feelings to gain self-awareness, in order to make personal changes for self improvement.

Why is self-reflection so important?

1. Gain clarity on how to move forward
When starting a new job or trying to kickstart a new personal project, you might come across the feeling of being stuck, which leaves you feeling demotivated. If this is something you’ve encountered, why not consider doing some self-reflection to plan your way forward? It is a helpful process for you to figure out your personal weaknesses and strengths, and identify areas of growth or progress in life. Without self-reflection, we move from one thing to another without making time to determine what is going well and what isn’t working.

2. Enhance our personal growth
Regular self reflection gives us the chance to reflect on our life choices, experiences and relationships as a part of our personal development journey. Without self-reflection, we simply move on with our lives without evaluating the long term effects of ignoring our current problems. Self-reflection offers us a chance for learning and transformation. We learn best by examining our lives and actions to avoid making the same mistakes, and gain insight from positive achievements to form new perspectives, which opens a door to change and personal growth.

3. Prevent burnout and preserve our personal well-being
Engaging in self-reflection can also assist with setting healthy boundaries, developing self-esteem, and appreciating successes. Prevent burnout by making time for rest to regain your energy, and don’t let minor things overwhelm you! Just like how a vehicle needs regular service and maintenance to function well, a human being needs time to pause and reflect to move forward in life. Without regular maintenance, vehicles will break down – just like humans, we cannot sacrifice rest for the sake of achieving our goals faster, because we need to be mentally, physically and emotionally prepared to take on the many challenges in life.

Here are some tips on how to self-reflect:

• Jot it down. Sometimes, we have a lot of pent-up feelings and have difficulty expressing them. Journaling is a great way to let out those emotions in a healthy way! Expressing yourself with words can help you have a clear understanding of your inner thoughts and identify what needs to be done to overcome these emotions.
• Sweat it out. Get your adrenaline pumping by breaking a sweat at the gym or on the field. Sweating it out not only helps you facilitate the removal of toxins in your body, but increased endorphin levels will also help improve your mood.
• Wind it down. If you need a little escapade to rewind after a stressful week, book a staycation in Jakarta at Novus Jiva! Surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque beach views, make this your perfect verdant getaway from the concrete jungle. Rest your body and empty your mind, so you have the time to self-reflect and be more mindful.

Give yourself a much-needed rest and rejuvenation session at Novus Jiva today!

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