How to reflect on your day. 

The further and further I get in life the more I realize that self awareness is one of the greatest skills someone can acquire. Being in touch with yourself can give you such an advantage in life. This is why I recommend doing a nightly check in with yourself in which you ask yourself a series of questions. 

1. “What went well today?”, “What didn’t go well today?”, “What can I do better tomorrow?”. 

In order to improve, you need to be able to confront what worked and what didn’t, then adjust as needed. 

1. “Am I doing okay?”, “Why am I (not) doing okay?”, “What can I do to feel better?”. 

CHECK IN WITH YOUR EMOTIONS. I promise it is worth it! It helps you avoid burn out and ensures that you are making choices that support your mental health instead of bringing it down. Knowing not only how you feel, but why you feel the way you do is also super important. It shows you where you should be focusing your energy, either to maximize wellbeing or to minimize suffering. Lastly, if you have all 3, you’re basically a super hero. Congratulations, you’re halfway an expert in emotional regulation. Knowing what you can do to pick yourself up when you’re feeling down is the last key to the puzzle and one of the most important. This is not a one shoe fits all situation, and there is so much value in figuring out what it is for you that can heal you, energize you, and make you feel whole again. 

1. “How did I act today?”/ “Why did I act this way?”, “What impression did I give off?”/ “How do I feel about that?”, “If needed, how can I change?”. 

Social awareness is an important aspect of self awareness. It helps us have a deeper understanding of the way we are perceived, our relationships, and our role in the wellbeing of these relationships. 

Asking yourself these questions each night can revolutionize your life and encourage some deep thinking. I can’t recommend it enough.