6.2 How do I Reflect?
Reflection Point
Think of a situation where, through reflecting on what has happened, you have acted differently or changed your initial view of a situation. Look at the following questions and think about how you might answer.
In the above activity, you reflected. There is no right or wrong way to reflect, and what might work for someone else may not work for you. It can be an organized process through writing, or it can be in the moment, when you can. It is best if you can reflect regularly to work through your thoughts and feelings.
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- What happened?
- What did I learn?
- How did I feel about the experience when it was happening?
- What do I need to improve on?
- What meaning did this experience have for me?
- What are my goals for next time?
Dig Deeper
Want to read more about Reflective Practice? Check out these resources for more information:
- Reflective Practice in Health Care and How to Reflect Effectively from the International Journal of Surgery gives you a clear overview and a helpful example to follow.
- Cambridge University’s International Education program provides this helpful article, Getting Started with Reflective Practice, on the fundamentals of reflective practice.
