Guided Reflection

Reflection is the process of thinking deeply about a situation or experience to gain a better understanding of it and to identify opportunities for growth and development. Reflection can be done individually or as part of a coaching or mentoring relationship.

Step by step:

1.Choose a situation or experience to reflect upon: Choose a situation or experience that you want to explore and understand better.

• What situation or experience do I want to reflect upon?
• Why is this situation or experience important to reflect upon?

2.Describe the situation: Write down the details of the situation or experience, including what happened, when, and where.

• What happened in the situation or experience?
• When and where did it occur?

3.Identify emotions and thoughts: Consider the emotions and thoughts that you experienced during the situation. Write them down.

• What emotions and thoughts did I experience during the situation or experience?
• How did these emotions and thoughts influence my behavior?

4.Reflect on the experience: Consider what you learned from the situation.

• What did I learn from the situation or experience?
• What did I do well?
• What could I have done differently?

5.Identify opportunities for growth and development: Based on your reflection, identify opportunities for growth and development. What actions can you take to improve?

• Based on my reflection, what opportunities for growth and development do I identify?
• What actions can I take to improve in similar situations in the future?